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Koggala Airport

IATA KCTICAO VCCK🇱🇰 Galle
Coordinates
5.9937°N, 80.3203°E
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
LK-3
Time zone
Colombo(UTC+05:30)
Magnetic variation
2° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:40
Sunrise
06:02
Sunset
18:28
Civil dusk
18:51

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 Koggala Airport

Koggala Airport

Koggala Airport in Sri Lanka was originally a Royal Air Force (RAF) Station RAF Koggala. It is now the SLAF Koggala, used for domestic flights and for military purposes.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

VCCK

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
07 / 253,142 ft / 958 m140 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.100 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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
KOGGALA CTRClass DCTRGNDFL040

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 Koggala Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Koggala Airport?

The ICAO code for Koggala Airport is VCCK, and its IATA code is KCT.

Where is Koggala Airport located?

Koggala Airport is medium airport located in Galle, Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m).

How many runways does Koggala Airport have?

Koggala Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,142 ft / 958 m.

Which airlines fly to Koggala Airport?

Airlines historically serving Koggala Airport include SriLankan Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Koggala Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Koggala Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Koggala Airport in?

Koggala Airport is in the Asia/Colombo time zone (UTC+05:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Koggala Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Koggala Airport 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 Koggala Airport?

The nearest airport to Koggala Airport is Katukurunda Air Force Base (KTY), about 39.3 nm to the nnw, followed by Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport and Colombo Ratmalana International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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