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Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (VCBI / CMB)

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VCBI airport at a glance

ICAO code
VCBI
IATA code
CMB
City
Colombo
Region
Western
Country
Sri Lanka
Elevation
30 ft (9 m)
Time zone
Asia/Colombo (UTC+5:30)
Coordinates
7.1808° N, 79.8841° E
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Weather & airport info VCBI

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 12 Oct, 22:10 UTC
Wind
2 kt (4 km/h) from variable directions
Visibility
9 km
Clouds
few clouds at 1,800 ft
Temperature
25 °C (dew point 25 °C)
Pressure (QNH)
1,010 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR VCBI 122210Z VRB02KT 9000 FEW018 25/25 Q1010 NOSIG

Forecast (TAF)

  • 13 Oct, 00:00–06:00 UTC
    5 kt (9 km/h) from east (80°) · visibility 10 km or more · few clouds at 1,800 ft
  • 13 Oct, 00:00–03:00 UTCbecoming
    5 kt (9 km/h) from east (80°) · visibility 4 km · Mist · few clouds at 1,800 ft
  • 13 Oct, 03:00–06:00 UTCbecoming
    5 kt (9 km/h) from east (80°) · visibility 10 km or more · Mist · few clouds at 1,800 ft
  • 13 Oct, 10:00–16:00 UTCtemporarily, 40 % probability
    15 kt (28 km/h) from variable directions, gusts up to 25 kt · visibility 5 km · Rain showers, thunderstorm with rain · few clouds at 1,200 ft, broken clouds at 1,500 ft, few clouds at 1,800 ft
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF VCBI 122300Z 1300/1406 08005KT 9999 FEW018 TX33/1307Z TN24/1400Z BECMG 1300/1302 4000 BR BECMG 1303/1304 9999 PROB40 TEMPO 1310/1316 VRB15G25KT 5000 TSRA/SHRA FEW012 BKN015 FEW018CB

Airport

Elevation
30 ft (9 m)
Sunrise / Sunset
05:57 / 17:56 local time

Runways

RunwayLengthSurfaceLighted
04/223,350 m (10,991 ft)asphaltyes

Radio frequencies

  • Approach: 120.9
  • ATIS: 127.2
  • Ground: 121.9
  • Tower: 118.7

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map VCBI

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts

Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:

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For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for VCBI(4)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

  • ClosedAircraft stand: closedA0496/26· until 03 Nov, 05:30 UTC (estimated)

    Aircraft stand E43 is closed due to maintenance.

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    ACFT STAND E43 CLSD DUE MAINT. REF AIP SUP 02/26.

    A0496/26 NOTAMR A0440/26
 Q)VCCF/QMPLC/IV/BO/A/000/999/0711N07953E005
 A)VCBI B)2610030456 C)2611030530 EST
 E)ACFT STAND E43 CLSD DUE MAINT. REF AIP SUP 02/26.
  • Out of serviceOtherA0489/26· until 24 Dec, 14:00 UTC (estimated)

    BOARDING BRIDGE L1 at parking stand B12 out of service DUE maintenance.

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    BOARDING BRIDGE L1 AT PRKG STAND B12 U/S DUE MAINT.

    A0489/26 NOTAMR A0455/26
 Q)VCCF/QXXXX/IV/BO/A/000/999/0711N07953E005
 A)VCBI B)2609251141 C)2612241400 EST
 E)BOARDING BRIDGE L1 AT PRKG STAND B12 U/S DUE MAINT.
  • NoticeObstacle: erectedA0520/26· until 13 Oct, 11:30 UTC

    A crane with a height of 24 meters above ground has been erected near the airport and is operating within a 25-meter radius of this position. This is an obstacle for air traffic.

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    A CRANE WITH HGT OF 24M AGL IS ERECTED AT PSN 071059.1N 0795331.4E AND OPR WI A 25M RADIUS CENTRED ON THE ABV PSN.

    A0520/26 NOTAMN
 Q)VCCF/QOBCE/IV/M/AE/000/002/0711N07954E001
 A)VCBI B)2610120408 C)2610131130
 D)12 0408-1130, 13 0330-1130
 E)A CRANE WITH HGT OF 24M AGL IS ERECTED AT PSN 071059.1N 0795331.4E
 AND OPR WI A 25M RADIUS CENTRED ON THE ABV PSN.

    Hours: 12 0408-1130, 13 0330-1130

  • NoticeILS: on test, do not useA0493/26· until 31 Oct, 23:59 UTC (estimated)

    The ILS (Instrument Landing System) equipment for runway 04 has been replaced and is not yet commissioned due to operational reasons. Do not use it. The ILS guides aircraft to the runway in poor visibility.

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    ILS RWY 04 EQUIPMENT REPLACED AND NOT YET COMMISSIONED DUE TO OPERATIONAL REASONS.DO NOT USE.

    A0493/26 NOTAMN
 Q)VCCF/QICCT/I/NBO/A/000/999/0711N07953E005
 A)VCBI B)2609301102 C)2610312359 EST
 E)ILS RWY 04 EQUIPMENT REPLACED AND NOT YET COMMISSIONED DUE TO
 OPERATIONAL REASONS.DO NOT USE.

For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

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VCBI airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Colombo airport (VCBI) today?

There are currently 4 valid NOTAMs for Colombo (VCBI). Affected: Aircraft stand: closed; Other: out of service. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Colombo airport (VCBI)?

According to the latest weather report for VCBI (METAR, 12 Oct, 22:10 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 2 kt (4 km/h) from variable directions, visibility 9 km, temperature 25 °C (dew point 25 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Colombo airport (VCBI)?

Colombo (VCBI) has one runway: runway 04/22 with 3,350 m (10,991 ft), asphalt.

What are the radio frequencies at Colombo airport (VCBI)?

Frequencies at VCBI: Tower 118.7 MHz, Ground 121.9 MHz and ATIS 127.2 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport?

The ICAO code is VCBI and the IATA code is CMB. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of VCBI airport?

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Asia/Colombo.

Can I fly to VCBI by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to VCBI?

There are currently 1 empty legs departing from and 1 arriving at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.