Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): Codes, Runways & Location
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (IATA: CMB · ICAO: VCBI) is a large airport serving Colombo, Sri Lanka. It lies at 7.1808° N, 79.8841° E, 30 ft (9 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Colombo in Sri Lanka. It is identified by the IATA code CMB and the ICAO code VCBI. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3350 m (10991 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 30 ft (9 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) about 40 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,350 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Where is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport located?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Its coordinates are 7.1808° N, 79.8841° E.
What is the airport code for Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport has an IATA code of CMB and an ICAO code of VCBI.
How long is the runway at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport's longest runway is about 3350 m (10991 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport have?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport a major airport?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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