Sigiriya Air Force Base (GIU): Codes, Runways & Location
Sigiriya Air Force Base (IATA: GIU · ICAO: VCCS) is a small airport serving Sigiriya, Sri Lanka. It lies at 7.9567° N, 80.7285° E, 630 ft (192 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sigiriya Air Force Base
Sigiriya Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka. It is identified by the IATA code GIU and the ICAO code VCCS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Sigiriya Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1806 m (5925 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 630 ft (192 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Hingurakgoda Air Force Base (HIM) about 30 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 ≈ 1,806 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sigiriya Air Force Base
Where is Sigiriya Air Force Base located?
Sigiriya Air Force Base is located in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka. Its coordinates are 7.9567° N, 80.7285° E.
What is the airport code for Sigiriya Air Force Base?
Sigiriya Air Force Base has an IATA code of GIU and an ICAO code of VCCS.
How long is the runway at Sigiriya Air Force Base?
Sigiriya Air Force Base's longest runway is about 1806 m (5925 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Sigiriya Air Force Base have?
Sigiriya Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sigiriya Air Force Base a major airport?
Sigiriya Air Force Base is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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