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Seaplane base

Mawella Lagoon Seaplane Base

IATA DIWICAO DIW🇱🇰 Dickwella
Coordinates
5.9902°N, 80.7331°E
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
LK-3
Time zone
Colombo(UTC+05:30)
Magnetic variation
2° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:38
Sunrise
06:00
Sunset
18:27
Civil dusk
18:49

About 12h 26m 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 Mawella Lagoon Seaplane Base

Mawella Lagoon Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Dickwella, Sri Lanka (IATA DIW). It sits at an elevation of 16 ft (5 m). It observes Asia/Colombo local time. The nearest airport is Koggala Airport (KCT), about 24.7 nm to the w.

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

Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COLOMBO FIRClass AControlledGNDFL460
COLOMBO TERMINAL CONTROL AREA TMAClass CControlledFL010FL460
MTL VOR R90-240 CTAClass CControlledFL030FL460
KAT VOR R135-170 CTAClass CControlledFL065FL460
MTL VOR R180-270 CTAClass CControlledFL050FL460

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 Mawella Lagoon Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Mawella Lagoon Seaplane Base?

Mawella Lagoon Seaplane Base uses the IATA code DIW.

Where is Mawella Lagoon Seaplane Base located?

Mawella Lagoon Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Dickwella, Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 16 ft (5 m).

Which airlines fly to Mawella Lagoon Seaplane Base?

Airlines historically serving Mawella Lagoon Seaplane Base include SriLankan Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Mawella Lagoon Seaplane Base?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Mawella Lagoon Seaplane Base. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Mawella Lagoon Seaplane Base in?

Mawella Lagoon Seaplane Base is in the Asia/Colombo time zone (UTC+05:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Mawella Lagoon Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mawella Lagoon Seaplane Base is approximately 2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mawella Lagoon Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Mawella Lagoon Seaplane Base is Koggala Airport (KCT), about 24.7 nm to the w, followed by Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport and Weerawila Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Mawella Lagoon Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.