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VCCN

KTY

Katukurunda Air Force Base · Kalutara

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

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)
Runway Summary
11/293,200 ftAsphaltUNLIT

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Katukurunda Air Force Base (VCCN), Sri Lanka. This facility features 1 active runways with an elevation of 10 ft. This field primarily supports visual approach procedures.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Katukurunda Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
VCCN / KTY
Municipality
Kalutara
Country
Region
LK-1
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Length: 3,200 ft / 975 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 108.3° / 288.3°
RWY 11
No ILS
RWY 29
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

TWR TWR
118.40 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

VCCC
Colombo Ratmalana Airport
32 km
VCBI ILS
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
71 km
VCCK
Koggala Airport
73 km
VCRI ILS
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
130 km
VCCH
Hingurakgoda Air Force Base
200 km

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