Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) — Airport Security Guide
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB / VOCB) serves Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, at 1324 ft above sea level. It has 1 runway (longest 2,585 m, asphalt), and is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Passenger and baggage screening follows BCAS security rules.
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- IATA / ICAO
- CJB / VOCB
- Elevation
- 1324 ft
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,585 m (asphalt)
- Operator
- Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Coordinates
- 11.03°N, 77.04°E
Where is Coimbatore International Airport?
Coimbatore International Airport serves Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu and sits 1324 feet above sea level, at 11.03°N, 77.04°E. It is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Its codes are CJB (IATA) and VOCB (ICAO).
Runways at CJB
Coimbatore International Airport has 1 runway, the longest measuring 2,585 m with an asphalt surface. It operates under BCAS security oversight, the framework that governs civil aviation security across India.
Security screening at CJB
Every passenger at CJB clears pre-embarkation security screening, and 100% of hold baggage is screened before loading, as required by BCAS. At India's major airports this is carried out by the CISF. Prohibited-item and dangerous-goods rules follow the national BCAS and DGCA lists.
Is DigiYatra available at CJB?
DigiYatra — the voluntary facial-recognition entry and boarding system — is being rolled out in phases across major Indian airports, so availability changes over time. Check the official DigiYatra app for the current status at Coimbatore International Airport. You can always travel with a boarding pass and photo ID instead.