Kannur International Airport

VOKN / CNN

Kannur, IN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 55 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
2 kt
360°
4 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VOKN 041500Z 36002KT 4000 BR FEW012 28/24 Q1012 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 330 ft
FEW 1,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,530 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1001 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (330 ft)
Pressure Alt
368 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,007 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VOKN 041400Z 0415/0424 33005KT 4000 BR FEW012 BECMG 0416/0418 10010KT 4000 BR FEW012 TEMPO 0422/0424 10010KT 3000 BR FEW012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:54Z BASE
+0h
IFR 330° 5 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Mist
16:00Z BECMG
+1h
IFR 100° 10 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Mist
22:00Z TEMPO
+7h
IFR 100° 10 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OKN
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
10,007 ft 148 ft asphalt
0.7 kt 1.9 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VOKN

7,331 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
48.9%
IFR
49.2%
LIFR
2%

Kannur International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 51.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.7 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 35°C with an average of 26.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.5%
NE
3.7%
E
43.9%
SE
8%
S
5.2%
SW
8%
W
13.4%
NW
13.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.3°C
Range: 17°C to 35°C
17°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,331 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kannur International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VOKN
IATA Code: CNN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 330 ft MSL

Location

City: Kannur
Country: IN
Latitude: 11.918614°
Longitude: 75.547211°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 10,007 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: asphalt
ILS: No

About Kannur International Airport

Overview

Kannur International Airport serves the northern Kerala region, located near the coastal city of Kannur at an elevation of 330 feet MSL. The airport features a single runway (07/25) that is 10,007 feet long, capable of handling medium-sized international and domestic aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Kannur demonstrate significant instrument meteorological conditions, with 50.1% IFR and 47.5% MVFR observations. Temperatures range from 17°C to 35°C, averaging 26.1°C, with consistently favorable wind conditions predominantly from the east at an average of 5.6 knots. January, September, and October represent the most favorable VFR months for operations.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (07/25) is constructed of asphalt and positioned to maximize wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. Its coastal location near 11.918614, 75.547211 suggests potential maritime meteorological influences, though the data indicates minimal fog occurrence (0.8%) and consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect minimal crosswind challenges, with an average crosswind of just 2.9 knots on the primary runway. The consistent easterly winds (90 degrees) provide predictable approach conditions, with runway 07 and 25 equally viable depending on current wind vector. Maximum observed winds of 17 knots suggest generally stable approach environments.

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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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.