Koggala Airport

VCCK / KCT

Galle, LK

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:10Z

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Weather Source: Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (VCRI)
Distance: 51nm / 95km from VCCK

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23°C
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2 kt
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METAR VCRI 040210Z VRB02KT 8000 NSC 23/21 Q1013

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CCK
07
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 3,142 ft 140 ft ASP 69° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Koggala Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VCCK
IATA Code: KCT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Galle
Country: LK
Latitude: 5.993680°
Longitude: 80.320297°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 3,142 ft
Width: 140 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Koggala Airport

Overview

Koggala Airport serves the southern coastal region of Sri Lanka, located near the historic city of Galle. Situated at a low elevation of 10 ft mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the region. The airport's strategic location offers access to the Southern Province's coastal areas.

Flying Conditions

Coastal environments typically present variable wind conditions, with sea breezes potentially affecting approach and landing characteristics. The airport's proximity to the Indian Ocean suggests potential for rapid weather changes and localized meteorological phenomena. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind components given the airport's single runway orientation of 07/25.

Notable Features

The airport features a 3,142-foot asphalt runway (07/25), which provides adequate length for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its low elevation of 10 ft MSL indicates minimal terrain complexity in the immediate airport vicinity. The geographic coordinates (5.993680, 80.320297) place the airport in a coastal plain environment with potentially complex local wind patterns.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 provides the primary approach and departure corridor for aircraft operations. Given the coastal location, pilots should be prepared for potential wind shifts and prepare appropriate crosswind landing techniques. The relatively short runway length requires careful performance calculations and weight management for incoming aircraft.

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.

Official Data Sources

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Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.