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Seaplane base

Arugam Bay SPB

IATA AYYICAO AYY🇱🇰 Pottuvil
Coordinates
6.8600°N, 81.8239°E
Type
Seaplane base
Region
LK-5
Time zone
Colombo(UTC+05:30)
Magnetic variation
1.8° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:36
Sunrise
05:57
Sunset
18:13
Civil dusk
18:34

About 12h 16m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Arugam Bay SPB

Arugam Bay SPB is a seaplane base in Pottuvil, Sri Lanka (IATA AYY). It observes Asia/Colombo local time. The nearest airport is Ampara Airport (ADP), about 31 nm to the nnw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COLOMBO FIRClass AControlledGNDFL460
COLOMBO TERMINAL CONTROL AREA TMAClass CControlledFL010FL460
KAT VOR R90-135 CTAClass CControlledFL100FL460

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Sri Lanka airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Arugam Bay SPB.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Arugam Bay SPB?

Arugam Bay SPB uses the IATA code AYY.

Where is Arugam Bay SPB located?

Arugam Bay SPB is seaplane base located in Pottuvil, Sri Lanka.

What time zone is Arugam Bay SPB in?

Arugam Bay SPB is in the Asia/Colombo time zone (UTC+05:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Arugam Bay SPB?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Arugam Bay SPB is approximately 1.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Arugam Bay SPB?

The nearest airport to Arugam Bay SPB is Ampara Airport (ADP), about 31 nm to the nnw, followed by Weerawila Airport and Batticaloa International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Arugam Bay SPB data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.