Kannur International Airport

VOKN / CNN

Kannur, IN

Last Updated
May 14, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
2 kt
Variable
4 km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VOKN 141500Z VRB02KT 4000 BR SCT012 FEW025CB BKN080 25/23 Q1006 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 330 ft
SCT 1,200 ft AGL
FEW 2,500 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,530 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,830 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,330 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Kannur 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 calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

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 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain IFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Rain, Mist, Mist. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 22:00Z and 00:00Z.

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
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
995 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (330 ft)
Pressure Alt
548 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,827 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VOKN 141400Z 1415/1424 VRB03KT 4000 RA BR FEW006 SCT012 FEW025CB BKN080 TEMPO 1422/1424 VRB03KT 3000 BR SCT012 BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:08Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
Rain, Mist
22:00Z TEMPO
+7h
IFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OKN
07
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 10,007 ft 148 ft asphalt No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VOKN

10,568 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
54.8%
IFR
43.7%
LIFR
1.5%

Kannur International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 45.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 36°C with an average of 27.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 1%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.7%
NE
4%
E
38.8%
SE
7.5%
S
4.9%
SW
7%
W
15.1%
NW
17.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.1°C
Range: 17°C to 36°C
17°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 10,568 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kannur International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VOKN
IATA Code: CNN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 330 ft MSL

Location

City: Kannur
Country: IN
Latitude: 11.918614°
Longitude: 75.547211°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 10,007 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: asphalt
ILS: No

About Kannur International Airport

Overview

Kannur International Airport serves the northern Kerala region, located near the coastal city of Kannur at an elevation of 330 feet MSL. The airport features a single runway (07/25) that is 10,007 feet long, capable of handling medium-sized international and domestic aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Kannur demonstrate significant instrument meteorological conditions, with 50.1% IFR and 47.5% MVFR observations. Temperatures range from 17°C to 35°C, averaging 26.1°C, with consistently favorable wind conditions predominantly from the east at an average of 5.6 knots. January, September, and October represent the most favorable VFR months for operations.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (07/25) is constructed of asphalt and positioned to maximize wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. Its coastal location near 11.918614, 75.547211 suggests potential maritime meteorological influences, though the data indicates minimal fog occurrence (0.8%) and consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect minimal crosswind challenges, with an average crosswind of just 2.9 knots on the primary runway. The consistent easterly winds (90 degrees) provide predictable approach conditions, with runway 07 and 25 equally viable depending on current wind vector. Maximum observed winds of 17 knots suggest generally stable approach environments.

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.