Kannur International Airport (VOKN)
Large airport · Kannur, Kerala, India
Airport data
| Name | Kannur International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VOKN |
| IATA | CNN |
| Elevation | 330 ft (101 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 11°54'59" E 75°32'42" 11.91634, 75.54498 |
| Location | Kannur, Kerala, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 10,007 ft (3050 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Kannur International Airport at a glance
Kannur International Airport is a large airport in Kannur, Kerala, India, known to airline systems as CNN. The field elevation of 330 ft (101 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VOKN 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, 07/25, offers 10,007 ft (3050 m) of asphalt surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VOKN 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 Kannur 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 | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Mysore Airport | VOMY | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Mangaluru International Airport | VOML | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Coimbatore International Airport | VOCB | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Airport | VOSH | 216 km (117 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kannur International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 330 ft field elevation of Kannur 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 Kannur International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kannur International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kannur International Airport is VOKN, and its IATA code is CNN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kannur International Airport above sea level?
Kannur International Airport sits at an elevation of 330 feet (101 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kannur International Airport located?
The airport lies at 11.9163, 75.5450 — in Kannur, Kerala, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Calicut International Airport, about 98 km away.
Does VOKN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VOKN 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 Kannur International Airport?
Kannur International Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 10,007 ft (3050 m) with a asphalt surface.