What is the tower frequency at VOCI?

The tower frequency at Cochin Intl is 118.8 MHz.

Does VOCI require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Cochin Intl (India).

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Cochin Intl

Cochin Intl (VOCI/COK) serves Cochin, India. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (09/27). Field elevation is 30 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: VOCI
Name: Cochin Intl
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 10.152
Longitude: 76.401901
Elevation: 30 ft
Country: India
Municipality: Cochin
IATA Code: COK
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Distance from City: 26.8 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 09/27

Designation: 09/27
Dimensions: 11155 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.800 MHz
Ground: 121.750 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 126.200 MHz

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: http://www.cial.aero/
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: No PPR for scheduled flights. GA requires DGCA landing permit and CIAL coordination.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx INR 450/ton for international
Parking Fee: INR 75/ton per 2h block
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: INR
Remarks: World's first fully solar-powered airport. Operated by CIAL (Cochin International Airport Ltd). Important for Middle East traffic.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Supplied by IOCL/BPCL/HPCL. Into-plane service available. Fuel throughput fee applies.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Full CIQ at international terminal (Terminal 3). APIS required. BCAS security mandatory. High volume of Middle East traffic.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No formal curfew. DGCA slot coordination. BCAS security mandatory. Chapter 2 banned.

Alternates

VOCL

ICAO: VOCL
Name: Calicut
Distance (NM): 64.7
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS required via Bureau of Immigration online system.

VOCB

ICAO: VOCB
Name: Coimbatore
Distance (NM): 64.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS required via Bureau of Immigration online system.

Airport Services

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India Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 3d Landing: 7d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 24 hours minimum; 7 working days for Prior Reference Countries (PRC)
Landing Lead Time: Standard: 3 working days (flight on 4th day). PRC countries: 7 working days (flight on 8th day). Tech stop/fuel stop: 1 working day (except PRC). Military airports: 15-20 business days.

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require DGCA permit and security clearance. Ministry of Defence approval needed for certain routes.

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Nearby Airports

VOCC INS Garuda / Willingdon Island Naval Air Station 15 NM VOCB Coimbatore 65 NM VOCL Calicut 65 NM VOSX Coimbatore Air Force Station 68 NM VOMD Madurai Airport 102 NM VO26 Kovilpatti Airport 103 NM VOTV Thiruvananthapuram 105 NM VOKN Kannur International Airport 117 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at VOCI?: The tower frequency at Cochin Intl is 118.8 MHz.
What fuel is available at VOCI?: Cochin Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does VOCI require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Cochin Intl (India).

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