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MAA Chennai International Airport
Chennai International Airport (IATA: MAA, ICAO:VOMM) is located in the the city of Chennai, India. It is the primary international airport serving Chennai and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

MAA

ICAO Code

VOMM

Name

Chennai International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

India (IN)

City

Chennai

Latitude

12.9900055

Longitude

80.1692963

Time Zone

UTC+05:30

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Chennai International Airport（MAA）, ICAO code VOMM, is the principal international gateway for Chennai and Tamil Nadu in southern India. Located approximately 7 km south of central Chennai in the Meenambakkam–Tirusulam area, it serves scheduled domestic, regional and international passenger and cargo movements. For freight forwarders, the airport is best assessed as a major passenger-and-cargo gateway supporting the Chennai metropolitan area, automotive and engineering supply chains, electronics manufacturing, garments, pharmaceuticals and time-sensitive regional trade.

The supplied airport record identifies a dedicated cargo-use terminal dating from 1978 and two runways: 07/25 at 3,658 m × 45 m and 12/30 at 2,045 m × 45 m. Our service team uses the confirmed airline booking, handling-agent allocation and customs status for each shipment rather than relying on a fixed terminal assumption.

Airport	Chennai International Airport
Codes	IATA: MAA \| ICAO: VOMM
Location	Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates	12.9900055° N, 80.1692963° E
Local time	UTC+05:30
Airport elevation	16 m / 52 ft, according to the supplied airport record

Key Highlights

Southern India gatewayChennai is a practical airfreight entry and exit point for Tamil Nadu and nearby industrial corridors, with road distribution commonly required after airport release.

Mixed passenger-cargo operating modelCapacity, acceptance windows and aircraft belly-space availability can change by flight schedule, season and carrier allocation.

International customs coordinationExport and import movements require advance alignment among the shipper, customs broker, airline, ground handler and consignee.

Industrial and time-critical profileAutomotive parts, electronics, engineering goods, garments, healthcare products and urgent replacement components are relevant planning categories.

Runway capabilityThe supplied airport record lists a 3,658 m primary runway, while aircraft acceptance and cargo uplift remain subject to the operating carrier.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Chennai International Airport has a cargo-use terminal identified in the supplied airport information. The exact handler, warehouse gate, acceptance counter and service availability should be confirmed against the booked flight before cargo delivery.

Export cargo acceptance: The handling agent normally verifies the airway bill, packing list, commercial invoice, piece count, dimensions, gross weight and security or screening requirements before acceptance.
Import cargo release: Delivery is generally dependent on airline manifest completion, customs assessment or examination where applicable, payment of assessed charges and issuance of the relevant release or delivery instruction.
Temperature-sensitive freight: Pharma, vaccines, biologics, food and other controlled products should be pre-alerted with the required temperature range, packaging method and transfer-time limitations. Availability of active or passive handling must be confirmed per shipment.
Dangerous goods handling: Acceptance depends on the commodity classification, packing instruction, marks and labels, shipper’s declaration where required, and the airline’s approval for the specific routing.
Special cargo coordination: Oversized pieces, valuable cargo, live animals, human remains and restricted commodities require advance approval; warehouse equipment, storage duration and handling fees must be verified before dispatch.

Our service team can request the applicable handler instructions and pre-alert requirements after receiving the commodity, packing, dimensions, routing and target departure details.

Routes & Transit Times

International cargo is commonly planned through direct scheduled services where available or through connecting hubs in India, the Gulf, Southeast Asia or other approved network points. The feasible option depends on the airline’s current freighter or belly capacity.
Typical commercial planning may involve carrier booking, terminal acceptance, security screening, export customs processing, uplift, transfer at an intermediate hub and destination customs clearance. A connection can be more suitable than a nominally direct option when capacity or commodity restrictions apply.
For Europe, North America, East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, our team compares available routings rather than promising a fixed transit time. Actual performance is affected by connection design, cut-off compliance, customs inspection, weather, payload restrictions and transshipment capacity.
Airline, flight frequency, cargo acceptance time and terminal assignment are subject to change. The confirmed booking record and carrier operating message remain the controlling references.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Chennai metropolitan area and wider Tamil Nadu, with onward road delivery to industrial and commercial locations. Final-mile timing should be planned around customs release, vehicle access and consignee receiving hours.
Automotive and engineering: Production parts, tooling, machinery components and urgent line-down spares often require accurate dimensions, serial-number control and reliable delivery coordination.
Electronics and technology: Components, instruments and finished devices may require moisture protection, anti-static packaging, high-value handling or lithium-battery compliance.
Healthcare and life sciences: Pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical devices and laboratory materials require commodity-specific documentation and, where applicable, validated temperature control.
Garments and time-sensitive commercial goods: Samples, seasonal merchandise and export production items benefit from early space confirmation and a clearly defined delivery deadline.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline booking cut-off, cargo terminal acceptance cut-off, security screening and export customs timing are separate milestones. Our team confirms each one for the selected flight and avoids delivery based only on the published departure time.
Dangerous goods: Lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals, dry ice and battery-powered equipment must be identified before quoting. Classification, packaging, labels, documentation and airline approval should follow the current carrier and applicable dangerous-goods requirements.
Temperature and live cargo: Provide the acceptable temperature range, packaging specification, handling limits and emergency contact before booking. Live animals and other sensitive shipments require advance airline and handler acceptance.
Customs and examination: Commercial invoice, packing list, airway bill, exporter/importer details, permits, certificates and product descriptions must be consistent. Customs examination or document queries can extend dwell time, so the consignee or broker should be ready to respond promptly.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the shipper and consignee details, commodity description, HS information where available, number of pieces, dimensions, gross weight, ready date and required delivery date before requesting space.
For restricted, temperature-sensitive or high-value cargo, provide the relevant safety data, battery test information, permits, temperature records or handling instructions at quotation stage rather than after booking.
Use robust export packaging with clear piece numbering and dimensional accuracy. Re-weighing or re-measuring at the terminal can affect the chargeable weight, booking acceptance or aircraft loading plan.
Where direct uplift is unavailable or capacity is constrained, ask our team to compare an approved hub connection, alternate Indian gateway or a sea-air solution. Any alternative must be checked for customs status, commodity acceptance and total transit risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Chennai International Airport handle international export cargo?

Yes, it functions as an international passenger-and-cargo gateway. Acceptance remains subject to the selected airline, available capacity, cargo terminal procedure, security screening and export customs clearance.

Can our shipment be delivered directly to the aircraft?

Normally, cargo must first pass through the designated airline or ground-handling acceptance process. The terminal gate, delivery window and security procedure are confirmed after booking; direct-to-aircraft delivery should not be assumed.

How early should dangerous goods or pharmaceutical cargo be arranged?

Arrange it as early as possible and disclose the full commodity details before booking. Airline approval, document review, packing compliance and special handling availability can require additional coordination.

What commonly causes a shipment to miss its planned departure?

Frequent causes include late cargo presentation, incomplete customs documents, inaccurate dimensions or weight, security issues, missing dangerous-goods approval, unavailable capacity and a connection that cannot accept the commodity.

Is an exact transit time guaranteed from Chennai International Airport?

No. Our team provides a routing estimate after checking the confirmed carrier plan. Weather, customs, handling, flight changes, payload restrictions and transshipment conditions can alter the final delivery schedule.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, address, local time, runway dimensions, elevation and the cargo-terminal description are based on the supplied airport record. Operational statements are presented as freight-forwarding planning guidance and are subject to confirmation with the airline, ground handler, customs broker and relevant authorities for the shipment date.

Airport operator and Indian airport infrastructure reference: aai.aero
Indian civil aviation regulatory reference: dgca.gov.in
International air transport standards and carrier-industry reference: iata.org
International aviation standards reference: icao.int
Indian customs and indirect-tax authority reference: cbic.gov.in

Carrier schedules, terminal procedures, acceptance cut-offs, customs requirements, handling availability and transit estimates are time-sensitive. Our service team verifies these items before issuing a final routing or delivery commitment.