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Small airport

Sigiriya Air Force Base

IATA GIUICAO VCCS🇱🇰 Sigiriya
Coordinates
7.9567°N, 80.7285°E
Elevation
630 ft (192 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
LK-2
Time zone
Colombo(UTC+05:30)
Magnetic variation
1.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:35
Sunrise
05:57
Sunset
18:30
Civil dusk
18:52

About 12h 33m 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 Sigiriya Air Force Base

Sigiriya Airport is an air force base and domestic airport located in central Sri Lanka. Located near the city of Dambulla, the airport is also known as SLAF Sigiriya.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

VCCS

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 225,925 ft / 1,806 m145 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.100 MHz

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (3)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COLOMBO FIRClass AControlledGNDFL460
COLOMBO TERMINAL CONTROL AREA TMAClass CControlledFL010FL460
VCR16 RESTRICTEDSpecial useRestrictedGNDFL100

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle531 ft
Obstacle551 ft
Obstacle630 ft
Obstacle495 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sigiriya Air Force Base.

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🇱🇰 More airports in Sri Lanka📘 Flying in Sri Lanka: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sigiriya Air Force Base?

The ICAO code for Sigiriya Air Force Base is VCCS, and its IATA code is GIU.

Where is Sigiriya Air Force Base located?

Sigiriya Air Force Base is small airport located in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 630 ft (192 m).

How many runways does Sigiriya Air Force Base have?

Sigiriya Air Force Base has 1 runway, the longest being 5,925 ft / 1,806 m.

Which airlines fly to Sigiriya Air Force Base?

Airlines historically serving Sigiriya Air Force Base include SriLankan Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Sigiriya Air Force Base?

Historical data lists 3 nonstop destinations from Sigiriya Air Force Base. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Sigiriya Air Force Base in?

Sigiriya Air Force Base is in the Asia/Colombo time zone (UTC+05:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Sigiriya Air Force Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sigiriya Air Force Base is approximately 1.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sigiriya Air Force Base?

The nearest airport to Sigiriya Air Force Base is Hingurakgoda Air Force Base (HIM), about 16 nm to the ene, followed by Anuradhapura Airport and China Bay Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Sigiriya Air Force Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.