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Small airport

Katukurunda Air Force Base

IATA KTYICAO VCCNLocal VC14🇱🇰 Kalutara
Coordinates
6.5521°N, 79.9775°E
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
LK-1
Time zone
Colombo(UTC+05:30)
Magnetic variation
2° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:40
Sunrise
06:03
Sunset
18:31
Civil dusk
18:53

About 12h 28m 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 Katukurunda Air Force Base

Katukurunda Airport is a domestic airport located near the town of Kalutara in Sri Lanka. It is also a military airbase known as Sri Lanka Air Force Katukurunda or SLAF Katukurunda.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

VCCN

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
11 / 293,200 ft / 975 m145 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.400 MHz

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COLOMBO FIRClass AControlledGNDFL460
COLOMBO TERMINAL CONTROL AREA TMAClass CControlledFL010FL460
KAT VOR R170-3 CTAClass CControlledFL020FL460
KAT VOR R50-170 CTAClass CControlledFL035FL460
KATUKURUNDA CTRClass DCTRGNDFL020

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 Katukurunda Air Force Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Katukurunda Air Force Base?

The ICAO code for Katukurunda Air Force Base is VCCN, and its IATA code is KTY.

Where is Katukurunda Air Force Base located?

Katukurunda Air Force Base is small airport located in Kalutara, Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m).

How many runways does Katukurunda Air Force Base have?

Katukurunda Air Force Base has 1 runway, the longest being 3,200 ft / 975 m.

What time zone is Katukurunda Air Force Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Katukurunda Air Force Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Katukurunda Air Force 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 Katukurunda Air Force Base?

The nearest airport to Katukurunda Air Force Base is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), about 17.1 nm to the nnw, followed by Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport and Koggala Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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