Calicut International Airport (VOCL)
Large airport · Calicut, Kerala, India
Airport data
| Name | Calicut International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VOCL |
| IATA | CCJ |
| Elevation | 342 ft (104 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 11°8'10" E 75°57'19" 11.13600, 75.95515 |
| Location | Calicut, Kerala, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,383 ft (2860 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Calicut International Airport at a glance
Calicut International Airport is a large airport in Calicut, Kerala, India, known to airline systems as CCJ. The field elevation of 342 ft (104 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VOCL 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, 10/28, offers 9,383 ft (2860 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VOCL 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 Calicut International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kannur International Airport | VOKN | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Coimbatore International Airport | VOCB | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Cochin International Airport | VOCI | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Mysore Airport | VOMY | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Mangaluru International Airport | VOML | 233 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Calicut International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 342 ft field elevation of Calicut 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 Calicut International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Calicut International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Calicut International Airport is VOCL, and its IATA code is CCJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Calicut International Airport above sea level?
Calicut International Airport sits at an elevation of 342 feet (104 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Calicut International Airport located?
The airport lies at 11.1360, 75.9552 — in Calicut, Kerala, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kannur International Airport, about 98 km away.
Does VOCL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VOCL 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 Calicut International Airport?
Calicut International Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,383 ft (2860 m) with a ASP surface.