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Kannur International Airport

Kannur, Kerala (India)
IATA: CNN ICAO: VOKN
Longest Active Runway
10,007 ft
3,050 meters
Field Elevation
330 ft
101 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
11.9163°, 75.5450°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

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RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#545 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#901 of 7558
Top 12.0% percentile worldwide
National Standing (India)
#23 in IN
#27 of 153 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+0.1%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Kannur International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,007 ft (3,050 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #545. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #901 worldwide (Top 12.0%) and #23 nationally in India.
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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Kannur International Airport (CNN)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Kannur International Airport is North Kerala's modern commercial gateway. Designed from the outset to avoid the safety limitations of nearby constrained coastal strips, its 10,000 ft runway is fully rated for Code 4E widebody operations, catering to intense Gulf expatriate travel demand. CNN features modern Category I instrument approaches, automated passenger processing, and wide rapid-exit taxiways.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments
Single paved Runway 07/25 (10,000 ft / 3,050 m) with planning underway to extend to 13,123 ft (4,000 m).
Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities
Commissioned in December 2018 as Kerala's fourth international airport, built as a greenfield facility to serve the northern Malabar region.
Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role
Positioned 45 NM north of Calicut (CCJ) and 60 NM south of Mangalore (IXE), offering a flat tabletop design with extensive clear obstacle zones.
Data Nuances & Operational Quirks
Constructed by flattening laterite hills, creating a stable elevated tabletop plateau at 335 ft elevation that sheds heavy Southwest Monsoon rains efficiently.
📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) · Airports Authority of India (AAI) Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
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🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.
ICAO Code 4D / 4E Heavy Intercontinental
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Kannur International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 330 ft (101 m MSL) in Kannur. Situated in low-lying coastal terrain, the aerodrome benefits from dense ambient atmospheric pressure, maximizing turbine engine thrust and wing lift efficiency across all departure vectors.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Positioned 45 NM north of Calicut (CCJ) and 60 NM south of Mangalore (IXE), offering a flat tabletop design with extensive clear obstacle zones. The facility operates as an isolated regional aviation anchor with no other major paved commercial aerodromes within 100 NM.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 10,007 ft (3,050 m)

Kannur International Airport's active flight strips comprise 07/25 (10,007 ft). With a longest active threshold of 10,007 ft (3,050 m), the primary runway accommodates transcontinental twin-engine widebodies and long-range narrowbody airliners at standard operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
07/25 10,007 ft (3050m) 148 ft (45m) asphalt ✅ Lighted ✅ Active

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected
Source Verification: Source-reported registry data
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