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Chennai International Airport

Chennai, Tamil Nadu (India)
IATA: MAA ICAO: VOMM
Longest Active Runway
12,001 ft
3,658 meters
Field Elevation
52 ft
16 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
12.9900°, 80.1693°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#192 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#304 of 7558
Top 4.0% percentile worldwide
National Standing (India)
#9 in IN
#9 of 153 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+20%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Chennai International Airport's longest active runway measures 12,001 ft (3,658 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #192. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #304 worldwide (Top 4.0%) and #9 nationally in India.
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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Chennai International Airport (MAA)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Chennai International Airport serves as South India's premier legacy air hub. The primary runway 07/25 measures 12,000 ft in length, providing full intercontinental range capability for widebodies flying direct to Europe and Southeast Asia. The airport's crossing runway configuration demands precise spacing during peak traffic hours, supported by modern surface guidance systems and newly commissioned taxiway links.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments
Two intersecting runways: primary Runway 07/25 (12,000 ft / 3,658 m) and secondary Runway 12/30 (6,700 ft / 2,042 m).
Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities
One of India's earliest aerodromes, operational since 1932. Expanded with modern integrated terminals (T1 and T2); completed an engineering milestone by extending the secondary runway bridge directly over the Adyar River.
Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role
Primary commercial gateway to Tamil Nadu and South India's industrial manufacturing corridor, located 58 NM northeast of Tirupati (TIR).
Data Nuances & Operational Quirks
Subject to Northeast Monsoon tropical cyclones in October-December, requiring rapid airfield drainage pumping and high-wind tie-down protocols.
📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) · Airports Authority of India (AAI) Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
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🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.
ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Chennai International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 52 ft (16 m MSL) in Chennai. Situated in low-lying coastal terrain, the aerodrome benefits from dense ambient atmospheric pressure, maximizing turbine engine thrust and wing lift efficiency across all departure vectors.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

1 Qualifying Aerodrome in Vicinity

Primary commercial gateway to Tamil Nadu and South India's industrial manufacturing corridor, located 58 NM northeast of Tirupati (TIR). Within a 100 NM radius, the facility coordinates airspace flows with 1 qualifying commercial aerodromes, with Tirupati International Airport (TIR) located 53.3 NM away.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 12,001 ft (3,658 m)

Chennai International Airport's active flight strips comprise 07/25 (12,001 ft), 12/30 (6,708 ft). With a longest active threshold of 12,001 ft (3,658 m), the aerodrome satisfies unrestricted long-haul takeoff and landing distance requirements for heavy twin-aisle and four-engine widebodies (ICAO Code 4E/4F).

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
07/25 12,001 ft (3658m) 148 ft (45m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active
12/30 6,708 ft (2045m) 148 ft (45m) Permanent Paved (PEM) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name IATA Distance Longest Runway Lighting
Tirupati International Airport (Tirupati) TIR 53.3 NM (98.7 km) 12,500 ft ✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected
Source Verification: Source-reported registry data
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