Hambantota Seaplane Base
Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)
About 12h 27m 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 Hambantota Seaplane Base
Hambantota Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Hambantota, Sri Lanka (IATA HBT). It sits at an elevation of 0 ft (0 m). It has scheduled commercial service and observes Asia/Colombo local time. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), about 9.7 nm to the n.
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.
Airspace in this area(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLOMBO FIR | Class A | Controlled | GND | FL460 |
| COLOMBO TERMINAL CONTROL AREA TMA | Class C | Controlled | FL010 | FL460 |
| MTL VOR R90-240 CTA | Class C | Controlled | FL030 | FL460 |
| MTL VOR R180-270 CTA | Class C | Controlled | FL050 | FL460 |
| MATTALA CTR | Class D | CTR | GND | FL040 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Sri Lanka airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 43 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 33 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 39 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 66 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 56 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hambantota Seaplane Base.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Hambantota Seaplane Base?
Hambantota Seaplane Base uses the IATA code HBT.
Where is Hambantota Seaplane Base located?
Hambantota Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Hambantota, Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 0 ft (0 m).
What time zone is Hambantota Seaplane Base in?
Hambantota Seaplane Base is in the Asia/Colombo time zone (UTC+05:30).
What is the magnetic variation at Hambantota Seaplane Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Hambantota 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 Hambantota Seaplane Base?
The nearest airport to Hambantota Seaplane Base is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), about 9.7 nm to the n, followed by Weerawila Airport and Koggala Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Hambantota Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.