Calicut International Airport

VOCL / CCJ

Calicut, IN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
09:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
10 kt
250°
6 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VOCL 040930Z 25010KT 6000 FEW012 32/19 Q1009 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 342 ft
FEW 1,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,542 ft AMSL
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (342 ft)
Pressure Alt
470 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,592 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VOCL 040800Z 0409/0418 28010KT 6000 FEW012 SCT018 TEMPO 0412/0416 27005KT 5000 BR SCT012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:39Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 280° 10 kt
Visibility: 6 km
12:00Z TEMPO
+3h
MVFR 270° 5 kt
Visibility: 5 km
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Airport Runway Layout

N
OCL
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
9,383 ft 150 ft ASP 101°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VOCL

7,823 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
69.3%
IFR
30.3%
LIFR
0.4%

Calicut International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 30.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 4.6 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 34°C with an average of 25.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 4.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 4.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.7%
NE
9.6%
E
28%
SE
4.8%
S
5.3%
SW
9.5%
W
22.8%
NW
10.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.8°C
Range: 17°C to 34°C
17°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,823 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Calicut International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VOCL
IATA Code: CCJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 342 ft MSL

Location

City: Calicut
Country: IN
Latitude: 11.136800°
Longitude: 75.955299°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 9,383 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Calicut International Airport

Overview

Calicut International Airport serves the Kerala region in southwestern India, located at 11.136800, 75.955299 with an elevation of 342 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the coastal city of Calicut, supporting regional and international passenger and cargo operations.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates predominantly MVFR conditions, with 71.2% of observations in marginal visual flight rules. Winds are consistently easterly at an average of 4.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 20 knots. Temperature ranges from 17°C to 33°C, with an average of 25.5°C, presenting stable thermal conditions for most of the year.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway 10/28, measuring 9,383 feet with an asphalt surface. Positioned near the coastal region, the airport's geographical location suggests potential for marine layer development and localized wind variations. Calm wind conditions are observed in 4.4% of recorded meteorological reports.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 2 knots. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during January, September, and October. Visibility consistently averages 10 statute miles, with rare occurrences of reduced visibility or fog (0.3% of observations).

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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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.