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 180000Z 09004KT 4000 BR FEW004 SCT012 BKN080 23/20 Q1010 NOSIG

Wind 090° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 09

Current TAF

TAF VOCL 172300Z 1800/1906 VRB03KT 3000 RA BR FEW006 SCT012 FEW025CB BKN080 BECMG 1804/1806 31015KT 6000 SCT012 SCT080 TEMPO 1808/1812 3000 RA BR SCT012 FEW025CB BKN080 BECMG 1816/1818 4000 RA BR SCT012 SCT080 TEMPO 1822/1902 VRB03KT 2000 RA BR FEW006 SCT012 FEW025CB BKN080 BECMG 1904/1906 31015KT 6000 SCT012 SCT080

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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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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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