Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

VCBI / CMB

Colombo, LK

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:10Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
9kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,008
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

VCBI 141010Z 23009KT 9999 FEW014 SCT017 29/26 Q1008 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 30ft
FEW 1,400ft AGL
SCT 1,700ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,430ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,700ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,730ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (30 ft)
Pressure Alt
184 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,871 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VCBI 140500Z 1406/1512 24010KT 9999 FEW014 SCT017 TX31/1407Z TN26/1500Z PROB30 TEMPO 1410/1412 TSRA/SHRA BKN016 FEW020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:31Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
CBI
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
 10,991 ft 148 ft ASP 37°
↓ 8.8kt • ↔ 2.0kt
167° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VCBI
IATA Code: CMB
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 30 ft MSL

Location

City: Colombo
Country: LK
Latitude: 7.180760°
Longitude: 79.884102°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 10,991 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
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About Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (VCBI/CMB) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Colombo, LK. The facility operates at an elevation of 30 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 1 runway (04/22) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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