Katukurunda Air Force Base (KTY): Codes, Runways & Location
Katukurunda Air Force Base (IATA: KTY · ICAO: VCCN) is a small airport serving Kalutara, Sri Lanka. It lies at 6.5521° N, 79.9775° E, 10 ft (3 m) above sea level.
Overview of Katukurunda Air Force Base
Katukurunda Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Kalutara in Sri Lanka. It is identified by the IATA code KTY and the ICAO code VCCN. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Katukurunda Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 975 m (3200 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 10 ft (3 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 32 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 ≈ 975 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Katukurunda Air Force Base
Where is Katukurunda Air Force Base located?
Katukurunda Air Force Base is located in Kalutara, Sri Lanka. Its coordinates are 6.5521° N, 79.9775° E.
What is the airport code for Katukurunda Air Force Base?
Katukurunda Air Force Base has an IATA code of KTY and an ICAO code of VCCN.
How long is the runway at Katukurunda Air Force Base?
Katukurunda Air Force Base's longest runway is about 975 m (3200 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Katukurunda Air Force Base have?
Katukurunda Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Katukurunda Air Force Base a major airport?
Katukurunda Air Force Base is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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