Established in 1949, the Airport Health Organisation (APHO), Tiruchirappalli serves as the designated public health authority at Tiruchirappalli International Airport, overseeing the implementation of public health measures for international travellers in accordance with national and international health regulations.

Additionally, APHO Tiruchirappalli oversees and coordinates the public health activities at Coimbatore International Airport and Madurai International Airport.

To strengthen preparedness for public health emergencies at Tiruchirappalli International Airport, a dedicated Quarantine-cum-Isolation Centre is under redevelopment