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Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Large International Airport · Colombo, 1, Sri Lanka

Conditions are good for visual flight at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport. It's 82°F (feels like 91°F) with 89% humidity. Winds from 220° at 6 kt.

ICAOVCBIIATACMB
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC+5--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation30ft9 m
Longest runway10,991ft3,350 m
Runways11 lighted
Coordinates7.18, 79.887°10'50.7"N 79°53'02.8"E
ClassInternationalScheduled service

Current weather

45 min ago
82°F28°C · Dew 79°FFeels like 91°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
NESW220° @ 6 kt
  • Visibility6+ sm
  • CeilingUnlimited
  • Humidity89%
  • Altimeter29.88 inHg
  • Pressure1012 hPa
  • GustsNone
Scattered 1,700′

Conditions are good for visual flight at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport. It's 82°F (feels like 91°F) with 89% humidity. Winds from 220° at 6 kt.

METAR observation

Live
RAWMETAR VCBI 281810Z 22006KT 9999 SCT017 28/26 Q1012 NOSIG
Decoded — plain language
Wind220° @ 6 kt
Visibility6+ sm
Temperature82°F / 28°C
Dew point79°F · 89% RH
Altimeter29.88 inHg
CeilingUnlimited
Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules
SkyScattered 1,700′

Observed 28 Sep 2026 18:10Z·Katunayake/Bandaranaike Intl, WE, LK·45 min ago

Forecast

TAF
Valid Mon 18:00Z – Wed 00:00Z
  1. InitialMon 18:00Zuntil Mon 19:00Z
    VFRWind230° @ 10 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 1,600′
    Now
  2. BecomingMon 19:00Zuntil Tue 03:00Z
    VFRWind150° @ 6 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 1,600′
  3. BecomingTue 03:00Zuntil Wed 00:00Z
    VFRWind230° @ 10 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 1,600′
RAWTAF VCBI 281700Z 2818/2924 23010KT 9999 SCT016 TX31/2907Z TN25/2900Z BECMG 2819/2821 15006KT BECMG 2903/2905 23010KT

Issued 28 Sep 2026 17:00Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

04/22
NESW
22
Headwind6 kt
Crosswind0 kt
★ Best
04
Tailwind6 kt
Crosswind0 kt
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Runways

1 total
04/22◐ lit
10,991 ft3,350 × 148 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

4 listed
ATIS127.20
Ground121.90COLOMBO GND
Tower118.70COLOMBO TWR
Approach120.90COLOMBO APP
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM
KAT
BandaranaikeVOR-DME
112.70 MHz1.5 NM218° SW
CNL
BandaranaikeNDB
315 kHz6.6 NM037° NE
RM
Colombo/RatmalanaNDB
350 kHz20.8 NM180° S

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point