IATA Code | CJB | ICAO Code | VOCB |
---|---|---|---|
City | Coimbatore | Country/Region | India (IN) |
Type |
Airport (Aerodrome, Airfield) CustomsCustoms Airport: An airport where customs officials are stationed. The customs airport serves as the gateway for air cargo, where customs procedures are carried out for international air freight. |
Hub for | |
Latitude | 11.03 | Longitude | 77.0434 |
Time Zone | +05:30 | Phone Number | +91 422 259 2155 |
CHECK THE AIR FREIGHT RATES TO CJB |
Coimbatore International Airport (IATA: CJB, ICAO: VOCB) is the primary airport serving the industrial cities of Coimbatore and Tiruppur in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located in the neighbourhood of Peelamedu, about 10 km (6.2 mi) from the center of Coimbatore city. It is the 18th-busiest airport in India for passengers handled, 18th-busiest for total aircraft movement and 15th-busiest for cargo handled. The airport is the second-largest airport in the state for terminal area, runway length, aircraft movement, passenger traffic and cargo after Chennai International Airport in Tamil Nadu. The airport is served by five Indian and three foreign carriers providing direct connectivity to nine domestic and three international destinations.
The airport has one runway that is 9,760 ft (2,970 m) in length extended from 8,500 ft (2,600 m) to accommodate larger aircraft. In 2008, the airport was expanded at a cost of ₹780 million (US$10 million) with 9 parking bays and Instrument Landing System (ILS). In 2010, new domestic and international divisions were added to the already existing common terminal.
Need Any Help with Air Freight?
Seabay Online Tools: