Katukurunda Air Force Base

VCCN / KTY

Kalutara, LK

Last Updated
Nov 3, 07:00 UTC

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Weather Source: Colombo Ratmalana Airport (VCCC)
Distance: 17nm / 32km from VCCN

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
07:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
6kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
10.12
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VCCC 030700Z 23006KT 9999 SCT016 32/23 Q1012 A2989

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 10ft
SCT 1,600ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,610ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
10.12 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
10.11 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (10 ft)
Pressure Alt
19,810 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 21,852 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.0°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CCN
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
3,200 ft 145 ft ASP 108°
↑ 3.0kt ↔ 5.2kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Katukurunda Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VCCN
IATA Code: KTY
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Kalutara
Country: LK
Latitude: 6.552120°
Longitude: 79.977501°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-5

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 3,200 ft
Width: 145 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Katukurunda Air Force Base

Katukurunda Air Force Base (VCCN/KTY) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Kalutara, LK. The facility operates at an elevation of 10 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (11/29) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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