Tissa Tank Waterdrome
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 Tissa Tank Waterdrome
Tissa Tank Waterdrome is a seaplane base in Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka (IATA TTW). It sits at an elevation of 75 ft (23 m). It has scheduled commercial service and observes Asia/Colombo local time. The nearest airport is Weerawila Airport (WRZ), about 3.9 nm to the wsw.
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(4)
| 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 |
| 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 | 328 ft | 46 ft | — |
| Telecom Tower | — | 33 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 26 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tissa Tank Waterdrome.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Tissa Tank Waterdrome?
Tissa Tank Waterdrome uses the IATA code TTW.
Where is Tissa Tank Waterdrome located?
Tissa Tank Waterdrome is seaplane base located in Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 75 ft (23 m).
What time zone is Tissa Tank Waterdrome in?
Tissa Tank Waterdrome is in the Asia/Colombo time zone (UTC+05:30).
What is the magnetic variation at Tissa Tank Waterdrome?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Tissa Tank Waterdrome is approximately 1.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Tissa Tank Waterdrome?
The nearest airport to Tissa Tank Waterdrome is Weerawila Airport (WRZ), about 3.9 nm to the wsw, followed by Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport and Koggala Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Tissa Tank Waterdrome data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.