Madurai Airport

VOMD / IXM

Madurai, IN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
17:30Z

🌇 Dusk
MVFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
6 kt
110°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VOMD 041730Z 11006KT 5000 HZ FEW020 27/21 Q1013 BECMG 4000 HZ

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 459 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,459 ft AMSL
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (459 ft)
Pressure Alt
467 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,017 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VOMD 041700Z 0418/0524 09005KT 5000 HZ FEW020 BECMG 0421/0422 VRB02KT 3000 BR TEMPO 0500/0503 1500 BR BECMG 0503/0505 09010KT 6000 BECMG 0515/0516 09005KT 5000 HZ BECMG 0521/0522 VRB02KT 3000 BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:07Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 90° 5 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Haze
21:00Z BECMG
+3h
IFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Mist
00:00Z TEMPO
+6h
LIFR
Visibility: 1.5 km
Mist
03:00Z BECMG
+9h
MVFR 90° 10 kt
Visibility: 6 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OMD
09 ✈️
27
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
5,990 ft 148 ft ASP 86°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
4,603 ft 148 ft CON 126°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VOMD

7,453 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
47.9%
IFR
51.8%
LIFR
0.3%

Madurai Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 52.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 112 knots. Temperatures typically range between 19°C and 39°C with an average of 27.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 112 kt
Calm Winds: 1.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.3%
NE
33.8%
E
27.8%
SE
4.1%
S
2.6%
SW
2.8%
W
6.8%
NW
7.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.4°C
Range: 19°C to 39°C
19°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,453 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Madurai Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VOMD
IATA Code: IXM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 459 ft MSL

Location

City: Madurai
Country: IN
Latitude: 9.834510°
Longitude: 78.093399°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 5,990 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 4,603 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Madurai Airport

Overview

Madurai Airport serves the historic city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India, functioning as a medium-sized regional airport. Located at coordinates 9.834510, 78.093399 and elevated at 459 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the southern region. The airport features two runways supporting various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Madurai Airport demonstrate significant instrument flight requirements, with 52.8% IFR and 46.8% MVFR observations. Prevailing winds from the northeast at an average of 6.8 knots create generally stable conditions, with temperatures ranging from 19°C to 39°C and an average of 27.4°C. January, September, and October represent the most favorable months for visual flight operations.

Notable Features

Both runways (09/27 and 13/31) offer excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. The primary runway 09/27 is asphalted and 5,990 feet long, while the secondary runway 13/31 is concrete-constructed and 4,603 feet in length. The airport's moderate elevation and consistent wind patterns provide relatively predictable flying conditions for pilots.

Approach Considerations

With consistent northeast prevailing winds, pilots can expect minimal crosswind challenges, averaging just 3.7 knots on runway 09/27 and 5.2 knots on runway 13/31. The extensive visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility create favorable approach conditions. Pilots should anticipate standard instrument meteorological conditions and prepare accordingly.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.