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Balloonport

Dambulla Balloonpoprt

ICAO LK-0006🇱🇰 Dambulla
Coordinates
7.8574°N, 80.6900°E
Elevation
607 ft (185 m)
Type
Balloonport
Region
LK-2
Time zone
Colombo(UTC+05:30)
Magnetic variation
1.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:35
Sunrise
05:58
Sunset
18:30
Civil dusk
18:52

About 12h 32m 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 Dambulla Balloonpoprt

Dambulla Balloonpoprt is a balloonport in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. It sits at an elevation of 607 ft (185 m). It observes Asia/Colombo local time. The nearest airport is Sigiriya Air Force Base (GIU), about 6.4 nm to the nne.

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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COLOMBO FIRClass AControlledGNDFL460
COLOMBO TERMINAL CONTROL AREA TMAClass CControlledFL010FL460

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
Obstacle610 ft
Obstacle531 ft
Obstacle551 ft
Obstacle630 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Dambulla Balloonpoprt.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dambulla Balloonpoprt located?

Dambulla Balloonpoprt is balloonport located in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 607 ft (185 m).

What time zone is Dambulla Balloonpoprt in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Dambulla Balloonpoprt?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Dambulla Balloonpoprt 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 Dambulla Balloonpoprt?

The nearest airport to Dambulla Balloonpoprt is Sigiriya Air Force Base (GIU), about 6.4 nm to the nne, followed by Hingurakgoda Air Force Base and Anuradhapura Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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