Cochin International Airport (VOCI)
Large airport · Kochi, Kerala, India
Airport data
| Name | Cochin International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VOCI |
| IATA | COK |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 10°9'4" E 76°24'3" 10.15105, 76.40084 |
| Location | Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 11,155 ft (3400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cochin International Airport at a glance
Cochin International Airport is a large airport in Kochi, Kerala, India, known to airline systems as COK. The field elevation of 30 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VOCI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 11,155 ft (3400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VOCI shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Cochin International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calicut International Airport | VOCL | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Coimbatore International Airport | VOCB | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Madurai Airport | VOMD | 189 km (102 NM) |
| Thiruvananthapuram International Airport | VOTV | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Kannur International Airport | VOKN | 217 km (117 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cochin International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 30 ft field elevation of Cochin International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 139 airports and airfields we list for India — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Cochin International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cochin International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cochin International Airport is VOCI, and its IATA code is COK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cochin International Airport above sea level?
Cochin International Airport sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cochin International Airport located?
The airport lies at 10.1510, 76.4008 — in Kochi, Kerala, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Calicut International Airport, about 120 km away.
Does VOCI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VOCI appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Cochin International Airport?
Cochin International Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 11,155 ft (3400 m) with a ASP surface.