Calicut International Airport (VOCL)
Kozhikode, India · Asia-Pacific
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
VOCL
IATA
CCJ
City
Kozhikode
Country
India
Region
Asia-Pacific
Elevation
342 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
11.1368, 75.9553
Overview
Kerala hilltop tabletop runway airport. Challenging approach requires skill in monsoon conditions.
Current Weather at VOCL
Pilots flying into or out of Calicut International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR VOCL 030930Z 24003KT 6000 SCT012 FEW025TCU BKN080 29/25 Q1008 NOSIGWind 240° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 24
Current TAF
TAF VOCL 030800Z 0309/0318 19005KT 6000 SCT012 BKN080 TEMPO 0311/0313 25015KT 3000 TSRA RA FEW008 SCT012 FEW025CB BKN080 BECMG 0316/0318 09005KT 4000 RA BR SCT012 FEW025CB BKN080Decode METAR for VOCL
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Calicut International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for VOCL. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for VOCL. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Kozhikode. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Calicut International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Calicut International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like VOCL include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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