5/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Kannur International Airport has slowly become one of my preferred airports, mainly because the overall experience feels calm and hassle-free.”
Ashwin Raju5★ on Google
Airports / India / CNN
Large airport · CNN
Kannur International Airport.
Kannur, India · 330 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
11,243 ratings
0
Operators based
330
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Kannur, IndiaELEV 330 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
11,243
Google reviews
ratings on Google
330
Field elevation
feet above sea level
53
Nearest alternate
nm to CCJ
Field standing
#32 / 134
India airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 11243 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
53 nm
To the nearest alternate
Calicut International Airport (CCJ).
Overview
Kannur International Airport (VOKN / CNN) is a large commercial airport serving Kannur, India. The field lies at an elevation of 330 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
CNN has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Calicut International Airport (CCJ, 53 nm), Mysore Airport (MYQ, 68 nm), and Mangaluru International Airport (IXE, 73 nm). CNN offers a single 10,007-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of CNN vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from CNN, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Check-in, security, and immigration usually move at a comfortable pace, and the staff are polite and helpful throughout.”
Ashwin Raju5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Check-in, security, and immigration usually move at a comfortable pace, and the staff are polite and helpful throughout.”
Ashwin Raju5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VOKN
IATA
CNN
FAA / Local
VOKN
Elevation
330 ft
Coordinates
11.9163° N · 75.5450° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs India fields
state range 5–10,682 ft
At 330 ft, CNN sits lower than 66% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,007 ft
- 07/2510,007 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,007 ft
CNN's 10,007 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 53nmCCJCalicut International AirportCalicut
- 68nmMYQMysore AirportMysore
- 73nmIXEMangaluru International AirportMangaluru
- 103nmCJBCoimbatore International AirportCoimbatore
- 117nmRQYRashtrakavi Kuvempu AirportShimoga
- 117nmCOKCochin International AirportKochi
Location
Open the full mapVOKN · Kannur International Airport · Kannur, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CNN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,920 nm | 14h 10m |
| Boston (BED) | 7,066 nm | 16h 50m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 7,077 nm | 16h 51m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 7,117 nm | 16h 57m |
| New York (TEB) | 7,218 nm | 17h 11m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 7,400 nm | 17h 37m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,445 nm | 17h 43m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,456 nm | 17h 44m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CNN?
- Kannur International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,007 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CNN?
- Kannur International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,007 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CNN?
- The closest alternate is Calicut International Airport (CCJ), about 53 nm away, followed by Mysore Airport (MYQ) at 68 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CNN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 14h 10m (5,920 nm), Boston about 16h 50m (7,066 nm), Honolulu about 16h 51m (7,077 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.