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Cochin Intl (VOCI/COK) — Cochin, India

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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Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Jul 22
11 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 07:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-22
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.800 MHz
  • Ground: 121.750 MHz
  • Operations: 119.750 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 126.200 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday 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.

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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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Active NOTAMs

A2285/26 caution
Only runway closed
RWY 09/27 CLSD DUE MAINT
2026-07-28 08:30:00 2026-10-20 12:00:00
G0736/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
CNL FLW CHARTS IN EAIP INDIA: 1) ADC ON PAGE: AD 2 VOCI 1-101, 09 JULY 2026. 2) ADC HOTSPOT ON PAGE: AD 2 VOCI 1-201, 09 JULY 2026. 3) APDC ON PAGE: AD 2 VOCI 1-301, 09 JULY 2026.
2026-07-09 00:00:00 Until further notice
A2281/26 caution
Runway restriction
MEN AND MATERIAL BEYOND 105M FM RCL SOUTHSIDE AND 400M FM RWY27 THR DUE ILS GP RWY 27 CIVIL WIP PILOT TO EXER CTN
2026-07-22 10:52:00 2026-09-25 12:30:00

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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).
Where is VOCI located?
Cochin Intl (VOCI) is located in Cochin, India.
What is the IATA code for VOCI?
The IATA code for Cochin Intl is COK.
How long is the runway at VOCI?
The main runway at Cochin Intl (09/27) measures 11155 X 148.
Does VOCI have an ILS approach?
Yes, Cochin Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 09/27.
Is VOCI a port of entry?
Yes, Cochin Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.