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VCBI
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport · Colombo
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
30 ft / 9 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.70 MHz (COLOMBO TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
04/22 · 10,991 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (VCBI), located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 30 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
ICAO / IATA
VCBI / CMB
Municipality
Colombo
Country
Region
LK-1 — Western Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
30 ft
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Runway 04 / 22
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,991 ft / 3,350 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 37° / 217°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 37° / 217°
RWY 04 (37°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-BIA | CRS: 44°
RWY 22 (217°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-KAT | CRS: 224°
APP COLOMBO APP
120.90 MHz
ATIS ATIS
127.20 MHz
GND COLOMBO GND
121.90 MHz
TWR COLOMBO TWR
118.70 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026