Hingurakgoda Air Force Base (HIM): Codes, Runways & Location
Hingurakgoda Air Force Base (IATA: HIM · ICAO: VCCH) is a medium-sized airport serving Polonnaruwa Town, Sri Lanka. It lies at 8.0498° N, 80.9814° E, 170 ft (52 m) above sea level.
Overview of Hingurakgoda Air Force Base
Hingurakgoda Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Polonnaruwa Town in Sri Lanka. It is identified by the IATA code HIM and the ICAO code VCCH. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
The field elevation is 170 ft (52 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sigiriya Air Force Base (GIU) about 30 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hingurakgoda Air Force Base
Where is Hingurakgoda Air Force Base located?
Hingurakgoda Air Force Base is located in Polonnaruwa Town, Sri Lanka. Its coordinates are 8.0498° N, 80.9814° E.
What is the airport code for Hingurakgoda Air Force Base?
Hingurakgoda Air Force Base has an IATA code of HIM and an ICAO code of VCCH.
Is Hingurakgoda Air Force Base a major airport?
Hingurakgoda Air Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
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