Large airport · Kochi, India
Cochin International Airport
Located at Nedumbassery within the Ernakulam district, about 25 km (16 mi) northeast of the city centre, it is the busiest and largest airport in Kerala, catering to more than 63% of the total air passenger traffic in Kerala as of 2025. Its IATA code is COK. Its ICAO code is VOCI. It has 1 runway, longest 11,155 ft (ASP). Elevation 30 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Kochi, India |
|---|---|
| IATA code | COK |
| ICAO code | VOCI |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 11,155 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 30 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 10.1510° N, 76.4008° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Cochin International Airport is known for
Located at Nedumbassery within the Ernakulam district, about 25 km (16 mi) northeast of the city centre, it is the busiest and largest airport in Kerala, catering to more than 63% of the total air passenger traffic in Kerala as of 2025.
History
As of 2025, the airport is served by over 25 airline companies, carrying passengers to over 30 international destinations and over 25 domestic destinations. In 2015, the airport became the world's first fully solar powered airport with the inauguration of a dedicated solar plant.
Official website: http://www.cial.aero/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Cochin International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Grass Hills National Park · India · 41.9 miles away
- Eravikulam National Park · India · 46.5 miles away
- Anamudi Shola National Park · India · 46.6 miles away
- Karian Shola National Park · India · 49.1 miles away
- Mathikettan Shola National Park · India · 50.5 miles away
- Anaimalai Tiger Reserve · India · 51.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cochin International Airport?
Located at Nedumbassery within the Ernakulam district, about 25 km (16 mi) northeast of the city centre, it is the busiest and largest airport in Kerala, catering to more than 63% of the total air passenger traffic in Kerala as of 2025.
What is the airport code for Cochin International Airport?
Cochin International Airport — its IATA code is COK and its ICAO code is VOCI.
Where is Cochin International Airport located?
Cochin International Airport serves Kochi, India. Its coordinates are 10.1510° N, 76.4008° E.
What is the history of Cochin International Airport?
As of 2025, the airport is served by over 25 airline companies, carrying passengers to over 30 international destinations and over 25 domestic destinations. In 2015, the airport became the world's first fully solar powered airport with the inauguration of a dedicated solar plant.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#26609
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cochin_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.