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VCCN

Katukurunda Air Force Base · Kalutara

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
10 ft / 3 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.40 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
11/29 · 3,200 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Katukurunda Air Force Base (VCCN), located in Kalutara, 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 10 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Katukurunda Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
VCCN / KTY
Municipality
Kalutara
Country
Region
LK-1 — Western Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
10 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,200 ft / 975 m
Runway Width: 145 ft / 44 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 108.3° / 288.3°
RWY 11 (108.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (288.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

TWR TWR
118.40 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

VCCC
Colombo Ratmalana Airport
32 km / 17 nm
VCBIILS
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
71 km / 38 nm
VCCK
Koggala Airport
73 km / 39 nm
VCRIILS
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
130 km / 70 nm
VCCH
Hingurakgoda Air Force Base
200 km / 108 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026