VCBI · CMB
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Colombo, Western ProvinceElevation 30 ftLarge airport
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Runway detail
04/22
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is in Colombo, Western Province. Field elevation 30 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAVCBI / CMB
RegionWestern Province
CountrySri Lanka
Coordinates7.1808, 79.8841
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES
Communications
120.9
COLOMBO APP
APP
127.2
ATIS
ATIS
121.9
COLOMBO GND
GND
118.7
COLOMBO TWR
TWR
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does VCBI have a METAR?
Yes. VCBI is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does VCBI have a TAF?
When VCBI issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at VCBI?
VCBI sits at 30 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for VCBI?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.