SXV · medium airport

Salem Airport

Salem, India

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SXVmedium airport

Salem Airport

Salem, India

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Regional airport serving Salem and Tamil Nadu's interior.

Location

Salem, India

Salem Airport (IATA: SXV, ICAO: VOSM) is a domestic airport located near Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. It serves as a regional gateway for the Salem district and surrounding areas in the state's interior, handling limited scheduled and charter flights. The airport is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and has seen periodic efforts to expand connectivity, including upgrades to infrastructure to support larger aircraft and increased flight operations. Salem is an important industrial city known for its steel and textile industries, driving demand for air connectivity. Despite its strategic location, the airport has historically had limited regular scheduled service, with connectivity varying over time as airlines assess route viability in the region.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building catering to domestic passengers.

Getting to & from

Road transport via taxis and auto-rickshaws connects the airport to Salem city, which lies approximately 15 kilometres away.

Airlines here

IndiGo and Air India have operated or been associated with routes at Salem Airport, though scheduled service has been inconsistent.

Notable facts

›Operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
›Salem is one of Tamil Nadu's major industrial cities, supporting demand for air travel.
›The airport has been included in India's UDAN regional connectivity scheme to boost domestic flights.
›Runway upgrades have been pursued to accommodate larger commercial aircraft.
›Scheduled service has been intermittent, reflecting challenges in sustaining air routes to smaller Indian cities.

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Salem Airport may refer to:Salem Airport (Arkansas) in Salem, Arkansas, United States Salem Airport (India) in Tamil Nadu, India Salem Airpark in Salem, Ohio, United States Salem-Leckrone Airport in Salem, Illinois, United States Salem Memorial Airport in Salem, Missouri, United States

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