Koggala Airport (VCCK)
Medium airport · Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
Airport data
| Name | Koggala Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VCCK |
| IATA | KCT |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 5°59'37" E 80°19'13" 5.99368, 80.32030 |
| Location | Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,142 ft (958 m) | 140 ft | ASP | No |
Koggala Airport at a glance
Koggala Airport is a medium airport in Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, known to airline systems as KCT. The field elevation of 10 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VCCK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 3,142 ft (958 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VCCK shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Koggala Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport | VCRI | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Colombo Ratmalana International Airport | VCCC | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | VCBI | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Ampara Airport | VCCG | 207 km (112 NM) |
| Hingurakgoda Air Force Base | VCCH | 240 km (130 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Koggala Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10 ft field elevation of Koggala Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 10 airports and airfields we list for Sri Lanka — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Koggala Airport
What is the ICAO code of Koggala Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Koggala Airport is VCCK, and its IATA code is KCT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Koggala Airport above sea level?
Koggala Airport sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Koggala Airport located?
The airport lies at 5.9937, 80.3203 — in Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, about 95 km away.
Does VCCK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VCCK appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Koggala Airport?
Koggala Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 3,142 ft (958 m) with a ASP surface.