Airport code
MAA — Chennai International Airport
MAA is the IATA code for Chennai International Airport, an airport serving Chennai, India. Its ICAO code is VOMM, and it operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone (UTC+5:30). The airport sits at 12.9900, 80.1693 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 52 ft (16 m).
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About Chennai International Airport
Chennai International Airport is an international airport serving the city of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located in Tirusulam in Chengalpattu district, in the Greater Chennai Metropolitan Area around 21 km (13 mi) southwest of the city centre. The first air service was operated in 1915 and the airport was commissioned in 1930.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | MAA |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VOMM |
| Airport name | Chennai International Airport |
| City | Chennai |
| Country | India |
| Time zone | Asia/Calcutta (UTC+5:30) |
| Latitude | 12.9900 |
| Longitude | 80.1693 |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 12,001 ft (3,658 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Chennai International Airport?
The IATA code for Chennai International Airport is MAA.
What is the ICAO code for Chennai International Airport?
The ICAO code for Chennai International Airport is VOMM.
Where is MAA airport located?
Chennai International Airport (MAA) is located in Chennai, India.
What time zone is MAA in?
Chennai International Airport operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone, which is UTC+5:30.
What is the nearest airport to MAA?
The nearest airport to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is Tirupati Airport (TIR) in Tirupati, about 98 km away.
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