Chennai International Airport (VOMM)
Chennai, India · Asia-Pacific
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
VOMM
IATA
MAA
City
Chennai
Country
India
Region
Asia-Pacific
Elevation
52 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
12.9941, 80.1709
Overview
South India international gateway. Coastal airport with cyclone season awareness and training facilities.
Current Weather at VOMM
Pilots flying into or out of Chennai International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR VOMM 180030Z VRB02KT 4000 -DZ BR SCT018 BKN100 28/26 Q1007 NOSIGCurrent TAF
TAF VOMM 172300Z 1800/1906 27010KT 5000 BR FEW020 SCT100 BECMG 1803/1804 6000 BECMG 1809/1810 18005KT BECMG 1812/1813 27010KT 5000 HZ TEMPO 1818/1824 4000 RA/DZ FEW018 FEW025TCU/CB BKN080 BECMG 1903/1904 6000Decode METAR for VOMM
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Chennai International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for VOMM. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for VOMM. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Chennai. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Chennai International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Chennai International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like VOMM include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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