Calicut International Airport

VOCL / CCJ

Calicut, IN

Last Updated
May 14, 13:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
13:30Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
3 kt
350°
4 km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1004 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VOCL 141330Z 35003KT 4000 TS BR FEW008 FEW025CB BKN080 26/23 Q1004 BECMG 5000 BR

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 342 ft
FEW 800 ft AGL
FEW 2,500 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,142 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,842 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,342 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Calicut International Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 8,000 feet and 4 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 4 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,500 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain, Rain, Rain, Mist, Mist. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 22:00Z and 02:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain, Rain between 10:00Z and 14:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1004 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
993 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (342 ft)
Pressure Alt
620 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,022 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VOCL 141100Z 1412/1518 29010KT 3000 TSRA RA FEW006 SCT012 FEW025CB BKN080 BECMG 1416/1418 12005KT 4000 RA BR SCT012 FEW025CB BKN080 TEMPO 1422/1502 VRB03KT 4000 BR SCT012 SCT080 BECMG 1504/1506 28010KT 6000 SCT012 SCT080 TEMPO 1510/1514 31010KT 3000 TSRA RA FEW006 SCT012 FEW025CB BKN080 BECMG 1516/1518 12005KT 4000 RA BR SCT012 FEW025CB BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:43Z BASE
+0h
IFR 290° 10 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
Thunderstorm Rain, Rain
16:00Z BECMG
+3h
IFR 120° 5 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
Rain, Mist
22:00Z TEMPO
+9h
IFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OCL
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
9,383 ft 150 ft ASP 101°
1.0 kt 2.8 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 - VOCL

11,172 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
74.4%
IFR
25.3%
LIFR
0.3%

Calicut International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 25.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 4.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 36°C with an average of 26.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 4.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 6%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.2%
NE
10%
E
22.6%
SE
4%
S
5.1%
SW
10.8%
W
25.8%
NW
10.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.5°C
Range: 17°C to 36°C
17°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 11,172 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Calicut International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VOCL
IATA Code: CCJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 342 ft MSL

Location

City: Calicut
Country: IN
Latitude: 11.136800°
Longitude: 75.955299°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 9,383 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Calicut International Airport

Overview

Calicut International Airport serves the Kerala region in southwestern India, located at 11.136800, 75.955299 with an elevation of 342 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the coastal city of Calicut, supporting regional and international passenger and cargo operations.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates predominantly MVFR conditions, with 71.2% of observations in marginal visual flight rules. Winds are consistently easterly at an average of 4.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 20 knots. Temperature ranges from 17°C to 33°C, with an average of 25.5°C, presenting stable thermal conditions for most of the year.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway 10/28, measuring 9,383 feet with an asphalt surface. Positioned near the coastal region, the airport's geographical location suggests potential for marine layer development and localized wind variations. Calm wind conditions are observed in 4.4% of recorded meteorological reports.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 2 knots. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during January, September, and October. Visibility consistently averages 10 statute miles, with rare occurrences of reduced visibility or fog (0.3% of observations).

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.