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Airports / India / TRV
Large airport · TRV
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
Thiruvananthapuram, India · 15 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
19,948 ratings
0
Operators based
15
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Thiruvananthapuram, IndiaELEV 15 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
19,948
Google reviews
ratings on Google
15
Field elevation
feet above sea level
105
Nearest alternate
nm to COK
Field standing
#49 / 134
India airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 19948 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
105 nm
To the nearest alternate
Cochin International Airport (COK).
Overview
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, listed as VOTV / TRV, is a large commercial airport in Thiruvananthapuram, India. The airport sits 15 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into TRV for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Cochin International Airport (COK, 105 nm), Madurai Airport (IXM, 107 nm), and Coimbatore International Airport (CJB, 153 nm). With a single 11,148-foot paved runway, TRV can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from TRV depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Trivandrum Air Force Station. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Thiruvananthapuram.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
5/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“From check-in to boarding, the entire process was straightforward, with helpful staff available to assist whenever needed.”
Sibi S V5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Clear signage throughout the terminal makes it easy for travelers to find their way without confusion.”
Sibi S V5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VOTV
IATA
TRV
FAA / Local
VOTV
Elevation
15 ft
Coordinates
8.4819° N · 76.9200° 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 15 ft, TRV sits lower than 96% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,148 ft
- 14/3211,148 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,148 ft
TRV's 11,148 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.
- 105nmCOKCochin International AirportKochi
- 107nmIXMMadurai AirportMadurai
- 153nmCJBCoimbatore International AirportCoimbatore
- 169nmCCJCalicut International AirportCalicut
- 173nmTRZTiruchirappalli International AirportTiruchirappalli
- 193nmCMBBandaranaike International Colombo AirportColombo
Location
Open the full mapVOTV · Thiruvananthapuram International Airport · Thiruvananthapuram, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TRV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,084 nm | 14h 33m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 7,114 nm | 16h 57m |
| Boston (BED) | 7,287 nm | 17h 21m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 7,296 nm | 17h 22m |
| New York (TEB) | 7,439 nm | 17h 42m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 7,621 nm | 18h 7m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,652 nm | 18h 12m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,665 nm | 18h 14m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TRV?
- Thiruvananthapuram International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,148 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 TRV?
- Thiruvananthapuram International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,148 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to TRV?
- The closest alternate is Cochin International Airport (COK), about 105 nm away, followed by Madurai Airport (IXM) at 107 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TRV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 14h 33m (6,084 nm), Honolulu about 16h 57m (7,114 nm), Boston about 17h 21m (7,287 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.