Kannur airport code is CNN, and its ICAO code is VOKN. Kannur International Airport serves northern Kerala and supports domestic, international and business aviation movements.
Kannur Airport Overview
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Airport identity and ownership
- Official name: Kannur International Airport
- IATA code: CNN
- ICAO code: VOKN
- Location: Mattannur, Kannur district, Kerala
- Operator: Kannur International Airport Limited
The Government of Kerala holds approximately 32.86% of Kannur International Airport Limited. It is an important shareholder but does not hold a majority interest. Older content describing the state government as the majority owner is inaccurate.
Terminal and airline information
CNN uses a large integrated passenger terminal for domestic and international processing. Airline and destination lists change frequently; discontinued carriers such as Go First should not appear as current operators. Confirm scheduled services directly with the airline.
Business Aviation Planning at CNN
Confirm parking, permits, handling, aviation fuel and customs or immigration arrangements for the exact aircraft and schedule. Submit operator and aircraft documents, routing, crew and passenger details and required services.
Operational considerations
- Confirm parking and airport acceptance before departure.
- Review current NOTAMs, weather and aeronautical information.
- Plan for heavy monsoon rainfall.
- Verify customs and immigration arrangements for international operations.
- Reconfirm fuel, handling equipment, catering and transport.
Permissions, parking and handling requests
Business aviation operators using Kannur should submit aircraft, operator, routing, schedule, passenger and crew details early for the relevant permissions and airport coordination. Parking acceptance and ground time should be confirmed before departure. The handling request should also identify fuel, equipment, catering, baggage and passenger-assistance needs.
Monsoon and turnaround planning
Northern Kerala’s monsoon can bring heavy rain and changing ramp conditions. Build sensible margins into arrival, servicing and departure plans, and keep the handler advised of schedule changes. Pre-arranging ground equipment and aviation fuel helps reduce avoidable delays once the aircraft is on stand.
CIQ, crew stays and surface transport
International movements require coordinated customs, immigration and quarantine formalities. Kannur also serves destinations across northern Kerala, so transfer times can be longer than a city-airport journey. Confirm the passenger destination, crew hotel and vehicle plan in advance, with suitable contingency time for road and weather conditions.
Ground handling and aviation fuel
ATTS can coordinate permits, ground handling, aviation fuel, supervision, transport and crew or passenger support at Kannur, subject to airport, authority and supplier confirmation.
Related ATTS services: airport ground handling in India and aviation fuelling services in India.
More India airport guides: Kozhikode (CCJ) and Kochi (COK).
Official airport information: For current terminal, passenger, flight and airport notices, check the Kannur International Airport Limited official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the airport code for Kannur?
Kannur International Airport uses IATA code CNN and ICAO code VOKN.
Who operates Kannur Airport?
Kannur International Airport Limited operates the airport.
Does the Kerala government own a majority of CNN?
No. The state government holds approximately 32.86%, making it a major but not majority shareholder.
Can ATTS coordinate support at CNN?
ATTS can coordinate permits, handling, aviation fuel, supervision and crew or passenger support, subject to confirmation for the requested movement.
