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South India's gateway serving Tamil Nadu's industrial heartland.
Opened
1936
Location
Coimbatore, India
Coimbatore International Airport (IATA: CJB, ICAO: VOCB) is a civil enclave airport located within the Sulur Air Force Station, approximately 11 kilometres northeast of Coimbatore city in Tamil Nadu, India. It serves as the primary air gateway for the Coimbatore metropolitan region, one of India's major textile and manufacturing hubs, as well as the broader western Tamil Nadu area including Ooty and the Nilgiris.
The airport handles both domestic and international operations, with international routes primarily connecting to destinations in the Middle East to serve the large diaspora population from the region. It is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
In recent years, the airport has seen significant passenger growth driven by Coimbatore's expanding industrial and commercial economy. Expansion and modernization plans have been discussed to enhance capacity and improve passenger facilities.
Terminals
The airport has a single integrated terminal building handling both domestic and international departures and arrivals.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Coimbatore city primarily by road via taxis, auto-rickshaws, and app-based cab services, with no direct rail or metro link currently operational.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating here include IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, GoFirst, Vistara, and Air Arabia, among others serving domestic and Middle East routes.
Notable facts
- ›The airport is a civil enclave within the Indian Air Force's Sulur Air Base.
- ›International routes are primarily focused on Middle Eastern destinations such as Dubai, Sharjah, and Muscat.
- ›Coimbatore is known as the 'Manchester of South India' due to its textile industry, driving significant air traffic.
- ›The airport served over 5 million passengers annually in pre-COVID years.
- ›AAI has proposed a new greenfield or expanded terminal to handle growing passenger demand.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
