Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Madurai Airport (IXM) — Airport Security Guide
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Madurai Airport (IXM / VOMD) serves Madurai, Tamil Nadu, at 459 ft above sea level. It has 2 runways (longest 1,826 m, asphalt), and is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Passenger and baggage screening follows BCAS security rules.
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- IATA / ICAO
- IXM / VOMD
- Elevation
- 459 ft
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,826 m (asphalt)
- Operator
- Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Coordinates
- 9.83°N, 78.09°E
Where is Madurai Airport?
Madurai Airport serves Madurai in Tamil Nadu and sits 459 feet above sea level, at 9.83°N, 78.09°E. It is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Its codes are IXM (IATA) and VOMD (ICAO).
Runways at IXM
Madurai Airport has 2 runways, the longest measuring 1,826 m with an asphalt surface. It operates under BCAS security oversight, the framework that governs civil aviation security across India.
Security screening at IXM
Every passenger at IXM 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 IXM?
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 Madurai Airport. You can always travel with a boarding pass and photo ID instead.