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Cochin International Airport

Kochi, Kerala (India)
IATA: COK ICAO: VOCI
Longest Active Runway
11,155 ft
3,400 meters
Field Elevation
30 ft
9 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
10.1510°, 76.4008°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#338 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#546 of 7558
Top 7.3% percentile worldwide
National Standing (India)
#16 in IN
#16 of 153 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+11.6%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Cochin International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,155 ft (3,400 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #338. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #546 worldwide (Top 7.3%) and #16 nationally in India.
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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Cochin International Airport (COK)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Cochin International Airport is a globally celebrated pioneer of sustainable aviation infrastructure, generating 100% of its operational electricity through dedicated solar farm installations. Its 11,155 ft runway easily accommodates heavy widebodies like the Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350 operated by Gulf carriers shuttling millions of expatriate workers. Operating at 30 ft MSL, COK provides uncompromised sea-level aerodynamic performance.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments
Single paved Runway 09/27 (11,155 ft / 3,400 m).
Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities
Opened in 1999 as India's first public-private partnership (PPP) greenfield airport, replacing the congested naval airstrip on Willingdon Island. In 2015, became the world's first fully solar-powered airport.
Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role
Busiest airport in Kerala, outstripping Trivandrum (TRV, 105 NM south) and Calicut (CCJ, 73 NM north) in long-haul Middle East passenger traffic.
Data Nuances & Operational Quirks
Surrounded by fertile wetlands near the Periyar River; engineered with comprehensive dyke systems and solar panel flood protections following the historic 2018 Kerala floods.
📚 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 4E / 4F Super-Heavy
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Cochin International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 30 ft (9 m MSL) in Kochi. 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

Busiest airport in Kerala, outstripping Trivandrum (TRV, 105 NM south) and Calicut (CCJ, 73 NM north) in long-haul Middle East passenger traffic. 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: 11,155 ft (3,400 m)

Cochin International Airport's active flight strips comprise 09/27 (11,155 ft). With a longest active threshold of 11,155 ft (3,400 m), the aerodrome satisfies unrestricted long-haul takeoff and landing distance requirements for heavy twin-aisle and four-engine widebodies (ICAO Code 4E/4F).

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
09/27 11,155 ft (3400m) 148 ft (45m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ 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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