N E S W 88°
09 / 27
RWY 09/27
HDG 88°
LEN 11,155 ft
Cochin International Airport

Runway 09 at VOCI

Runway 09/27 at Cochin International Airport (VOCI) in Kochi is a 11,155 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 088°/268°. The runway is 148 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 1,213 landings and 1,208 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.2% of arrivals resulting in a go-around (2 events). Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 4.1°, touchdowns averaging 7,576 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 142 kt, a 1.2 kt average crosswind component.

Last 30 Days
2421 Operations
1208 Deps / 1213 Arrs

Runway 09/27 at Cochin International Airport (VOCI) in Kochi is a 11,155 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 088°/268°. The runway is 148 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 1,213 landings and 1,208 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.2% of arrivals resulting in a go-around (2 events). Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 4.1°, touchdowns averaging 7,576 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 142 kt, a 1.2 kt average crosswind component.

Runway at a Glance

Arrival Volume

1,213 landings observed on Runway 09 in the last 30 days, alongside 1,208 departures.

Low Go-Around Rate

0.2% of arrivals at Runway 09 result in a go-around (2 in the last 30 days).

Peak Hour

Busiest landing window observed at 03:00 with 8 arrivals on the recent sample.

Average Touchdown Zone

Aircraft touch down on average 7,576 ft from the threshold on Runway 09.

Prevailing Wind & Gust History

Over the past 365 days, winds at VOCI have prevailed from the west (270°), accounting for roughly 24% of windy observations. Average wind speed sits at 3.6 kt with peak gusts to 28 kt. Strong-wind days are infrequent here.

Light Crosswind Component

Average crosswind on landing is 1.2 kt at touchdown, measured against runway 09 alignment.

Approach Slope

Final-approach slope averages 4.1° on Runway 09, steeper than the standard 3°.

Landing Behavior and Touchdown Performance

The metrics below are computed from ADS-B trace data observed at Runway 09 over the last 30 days. Each value is shown only when at least 10 valid samples were available; sparse cells are hidden rather than estimated.

Avg approach slope
4.1°
Avg touchdown GS
142 kts
Avg touchdown zone
7,576 ft
Avg headwind
1.0 kt

Hourly Landing Distribution

00:00 1 landings
01:00 4 landings
02:00 5 landings
03:00 8 landings
04:00 4 landings
05:00 4 landings
06:00 1 landings
18:00 3 landings
19:00 3 landings
20:00 3 landings
21:00 4 landings
22:00 3 landings
23:00 7 landings

Recent observed landings on Runway 09 grouped by hour-of-day (UTC).

Go-Around Analysis

A go-around occurs when a pilot aborts a landing attempt and initiates a climb to return for another approach. While go-arounds are a normal safety procedure, their frequency and causes provide insight into operational challenges at specific runways. Runway 09 experienced go-arounds in 0.2% of arrivals over the last 30 days (2 events of 1215 attempts).

Recent Go-Around Events

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Unstable Approach
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Unstable Approach
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2026-07-02 05:36
Unstable Approach
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2026-06-28 07:55
Unstable Approach
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Unstable Approach
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Unstable Approach

These events represent normal safety procedures and do not indicate operational deficiencies.

Go-Around Causes Distribution

Unstable Approach 7 events (100%)

Environmental factors dominate go-around causes, indicating that operational procedures remain sound.

Approach Types and Categories

Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.

Approach Categories Explained

Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.

CAT I
Decision Height: 200 ft
Visibility: 550m
CAT II
Decision Height: 100 ft
Visibility: 300m
CAT III
Decision Height: 0-50 ft
Visibility: 0-200m
Visual
Clear of Clouds
Visibility: 5 km

Wind and Environmental Factors

Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 09 benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.

24-Hour Wind Pattern

18:00
173° at 3 kts, gusting 0 kts
3 kts
19:00
253° at 5 kts, gusting 0 kts
5 kts
20:00
97° at 3 kts, gusting 0 kts
3 kts
21:00
98° at 2 kts, gusting 0 kts
2 kts
22:00
97° at 2 kts, gusting 0 kts
2 kts
23:00
101° at 2 kts, gusting 2 kts
2 kts
00:00
24° at 1 kts, gusting 2 kts
1 kts
01:00
74° at 3 kts, gusting 2 kts
3 kts
02:00
121° at 2 kts, gusting 4 kts
2 kts
03:00
75° at 2 kts, gusting 0 kts
2 kts
04:00
132° at 3 kts, gusting 10 kts
3 kts
05:00
228° at 4 kts, gusting 9 kts
4 kts
06:00
296° at 6 kts, gusting 9 kts
6 kts
METAR
160° at 2 kts, gusting 0 kts
2 kts

Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.

Average Speed
12 kts
Peak Gust
18 kts
Prevailing Direction
88°
Avg Crosswind
8 kts

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About This Data

This analysis covers 2421 operations recorded over the past 30 days, derived from global ADS-B flight broadcasts. Coverage may be incomplete in areas with limited ground-station reception, and statistics may vary with weather and traffic volume.