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VFRKoggala Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,700 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 5 knots. Runway 07/25 is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 1,700 ft, few at 1,900 ft (CB). Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 1,900 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 26°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
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3,142 ft | 140 ft | ASP | 69° |
↑ 0.9 kt
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↔ 4.9 kt
80° angle
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Koggala Airport - Airport Information
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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.
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