Kochi, Kerala
Cochin International Airport (COK) — Airport Security Guide
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Cochin International Airport (COK / VOCI) serves Kochi, Kerala, at 30 ft above sea level. It has 1 runway (longest 3,400 m, asphalt), and is operated by Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL). Passenger and baggage screening follows BCAS security rules.
- State
- Kerala
- IATA / ICAO
- COK / VOCI
- Elevation
- 30 ft
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,400 m (asphalt)
- Operator
- Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL)
- Coordinates
- 10.15°N, 76.40°E
Where is Cochin International Airport?
Cochin International Airport serves Kochi in Kerala and sits 30 feet above sea level, at 10.15°N, 76.40°E. It is operated by Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL). Its codes are COK (IATA) and VOCI (ICAO).
Runways at COK
Cochin International Airport has 1 runway, the longest measuring 3,400 m with an asphalt surface. It operates under BCAS security oversight, the framework that governs civil aviation security across India.
Security screening at COK
Every passenger at COK clears pre-embarkation security screening, and 100% of hold baggage is screened before loading, as required by BCAS. At India's major airports this is carried out by the CISF. Prohibited-item and dangerous-goods rules follow the national BCAS and DGCA lists.
Is DigiYatra available at COK?
DigiYatra — the voluntary facial-recognition entry and boarding system — is being rolled out in phases across major Indian airports, so availability changes over time. Check the official DigiYatra app for the current status at Cochin International Airport. You can always travel with a boarding pass and photo ID instead.