Palaviya Airport
Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)
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 Palaviya Airport
Palaviya Airport is a small airport in Puttalam, Sri Lanka. It sits at an elevation of 92 ft (28 m). It observes Asia/Colombo local time. The nearest airport is Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ), about 39.1 nm to the ene.
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(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLOMBO FIR | Class A | Controlled | GND | FL460 |
| COLOMBO TERMINAL CONTROL AREA TMA | Class C | Controlled | FL010 | FL460 |
| KAT VOR R170-3 CTA | Class C | Controlled | FL020 | FL460 |
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 | — | 46 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 33 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 33 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 33 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 26 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 39 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 49 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Palaviya Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Palaviya Airport located?
Palaviya Airport is small airport located in Puttalam, Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 92 ft (28 m).
What time zone is Palaviya Airport in?
Palaviya Airport is in the Asia/Colombo time zone (UTC+05:30).
What is the magnetic variation at Palaviya Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Palaviya Airport is approximately 1.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Palaviya Airport?
The nearest airport to Palaviya Airport is Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ), about 39.1 nm to the ene, followed by Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport and Sigiriya Air Force Base.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Palaviya Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.