INS Garuda / Willingdon Island Naval Air Station

VOCC

Kochi, IN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 05:30Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a military aerodrome. Civil aircraft access may be restricted or require prior authorization. Consult the applicable AIP for current access procedures.

Consult the applicable national AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 6 hours ago
05:30Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
5 kt
310°
4 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VOCC 040530Z 31005KT 4000 HZ FEW018 31/22 Q1012 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 8 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,808 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (8 ft)
Pressure Alt
46 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,968 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OCC
13
31 ✈️
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
4,640 ft 145 ft ASP 129°
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
5,960 ft 145 ft ASP 167°
3.8 kt 3.2 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VOCC

365 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
17%
IFR
82.5%
LIFR
0.5%

INS Garuda / Willingdon Island Naval Air Station is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 83% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 60 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.8°C (range: 22°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 60 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.9%
NE
15.8%
E
16.1%
SE
5.1%
S
1.7%
SW
7.5%
W
23.6%
NW
20.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.8°C
Range: 22°C to 33°C
22°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 365 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

INS Garuda / Willingdon Island Naval Air Station - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VOCC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 8 ft MSL

Location

City: Kochi
Country: IN
Latitude: 9.946064°
Longitude: 76.271947°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 4,640 ft
Width: 145 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,960 ft
Width: 145 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About INS Garuda / Willingdon Island Naval Air Station

INS Garuda / Willingdon Island Naval Air Station is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the IN AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

INS Garuda / Willingdon Island Naval Air Station (VOCC) is located in Kochi, IN at an elevation of 8 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (13/31, 17/35), with the longest at 5,960 feet.

Weather Profile

VOCC is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 0% of the time across 365 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 83% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at VOCC come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 5 knots and recorded gusts up to 60 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.7%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, February, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 22°C (72°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 27.8°C (82°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.04 to 10.16 inHg (340-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 365 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.