Coimbatore International Airport, also known as Peelamedu Airport, is the primary airport serving Coimbatore—Tamil Nadu’s major industrial, textile, and educational hub. Located about 10 km east of Coimbatore city center, the airport is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and is identified by the IATA code CJB and ICAO code VOCB.
Coimbatore Airport functions as a domestic and international airport, offering direct connectivity to major Indian cities such as Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Kochi, along with international flights to the Middle East (subject to airline schedules). The airport features a modern passenger terminal equipped with check-in counters, security screening, immigration and customs facilities, baggage handling systems, waiting lounges, and food & retail outlets.
With its strategic location near the Western Ghats and strong links to manufacturing, IT, education, healthcare, and tourism, Coimbatore International Airport plays a vital role in supporting business travel, exports, tourism, and regional connectivity in western Tamil Nadu and nearby parts of Kerala.