Airport name: Coimbatore International Airport
ICAO code: VOCB
IATA Code: CJB
City Name: Coimbatore
Country: India
Fire Category: VII
Airport Operating Hours of VOCB airport / CJB airport: MON, FRI & SUN- H24 AND TUE, WED, THRU & SAT- 0030-2130 UTC.
Curfew and Restrictions of VOCB airport / CJB airport: Nil
(It is recommended to check GA restriction and curfew before you operate into VOCB airport)
CIQ Hours of VOCB airport / CJB airport: Available during airport watch hours.
Slots/PPR requirements at VOCB airport / CJB airport: Airport slots are required when you operate in VOCB airport. Slots are requested via e-mail / fax from the airport slot coordinator. This is generally done by the agent or handler on the behalf of operator. VOCB airport is the airport with slot validity of (+) 45 (-) 15 minutes.
Parking Availability at VOCB airport / CJB airport: Limited overnight parking is available in VOCB airport with prior approval only. VOCB airport implement temporary parking restrictions from time to time. It’s always recommended to confirm all parking arrangements well in advance. Most of the parking stands at VOCB airport need aircraft to be pushed back before departure using tow bar and push truck. VOCB airport also have few power in and self-power out parking stands subject to availability.
Port of entry/exit VOCB airport / CJB airport: Yes, VOCB airport is port of entry/exit.
Crew visa requirements for GA flights in India: All general aviation crew arriving in India must carry with them a valid BUSINESS VISA issued by the Indian Embassy / Consulate or an E-BUSINESS VISA available online. If time permitting, it is recommended that they carry with them a valid Business Visa issued by the Indian Embassy/Consulate.
For applying the Business Visa, some Embassies ask for an invitation/sponsorship letter which VVIP Flight will gladly provide.
Pax visa requirements for GA flights in India: All Pax must arrive with valid Indian visa or Indian e-visa (available online).
E-visa acceptable VOCB airport / CJB airport: Yes, E-visa facility is available in VOCB airport. E-visa is acceptable at VOCB Airport.
Ground Handler at VOCB airport / CJB airport: VVIP Flight (ops@vvipflight.com) can assist you with your Landing permits, Ground handling, slots, parking, CIQ coordination, Catering coordination, Aviation Fuel, Ground transportation arrangements, flight dispatch, weather services, hotel arrangements and other GA flight services at VOCB airport / CJB airport.
VOCB Landing Permit Notice Period: It takes 03 working days to obtain landing permit (flight should operate on 4th day) except flights originating from PRC countries i.e., China, North Korea, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, and Nigeria. It takes 07 working days to obtain landing permission for flights originating from PRC countries (flight should operate on 8th day).
GA Lounge/Terminal at VOCB airport / CJB Airport: General aviation lounge is not available at VOCB airport.
Tow Bar requirements at VOCB airport / CJB airport: VOCB airport have few power in and self-power out parking stands subject to availability. Most of the parking stands at VOCB airport are self-power in and pushed back parking stands. It is mandatory regulation to carry tow bar on board the aircraft in India. It is advised to check tow bar availability before the flight operation.
Caterer at VOCB /CJB airport: Catering facility is available at VOCB. We can also assist in arranging catering at VOCB airport from nearby 5-star hotels on request.
Jet Fuel at VOCB / CJB airport: Fuel facility is available during airport watch hours at VOCB airport.
Hotel at VOCB airport: Welcom Hotel, Vivanta Coimbatore and Le Meridien Coimbatore are some good options available in the city.
If you have any questions about this article or would like assistance planning your next trip to India, contact us ops@vvipflight.com or (OPS)- (+91)-8010686868.
Note: Regulations, watch hours, NOTAM, Fire category or any other information given in above article are subject to change from time to time, for latest information please feel free to contact us.
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