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VCBI

CMB

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport · Colombo

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
30 ft / 9 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.70 MHz (COLOMBO TWR)
Runway Summary
04/2210,991 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

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Briefing for Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (VCBI), Sri Lanka. This facility features 1 active runways with an elevation of 30 ft. Verified ILS frequencies are available for precision approaches.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
ICAO / IATA
VCBI / CMB
Municipality
Colombo
Country
Region
LK-1
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 04 / 22
ILSLIGHTED
Length: 10,991 ft / 3,350 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 37° / 217°
RWY 04
110.30 MHz
ID: I-BIA | CRS: 44°
RWY 22
110.30 MHz
ID: I-KAT | CRS: 224°

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

APP COLOMBO APP
120.90 MHz
ATIS ATIS
127.20 MHz
GND COLOMBO GND
121.90 MHz
TWR COLOMBO TWR
118.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

VCCC
Colombo Ratmalana Airport
40 km
VCCA
Anuradhapura Airport
138 km
VCCK
Koggala Airport
141 km
VCCH
Hingurakgoda Air Force Base
155 km
VCRI ILS
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
169 km

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified