What is the tower frequency at VCBI?

The tower frequency at Bandaranaike Intl Colombo is 118.7 MHz.

What fuel is available at VCBI?

Bandaranaike Intl Colombo offers Jet A-1.

Does VCBI require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Bandaranaike Intl Colombo (Sri Lanka).

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Bandaranaike Intl Colombo

Bandaranaike Intl Colombo (VCBI/CMB) serves Katunayake, Sri Lanka. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (04/22). Field elevation is 30 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: VCBI
Name: Bandaranaike Intl Colombo
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 7.18076
Longitude: 79.884102
Elevation: 30 ft
Country: Sri Lanka
Municipality: Katunayake
IATA Code: CMB
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
Distance from City: 3.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 04/22

Designation: 04/22
Dimensions: 10991 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.700 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 127.200 MHz

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: http://www.airport.lk/
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: No PPR for scheduled flights. GA/charter require CAA Sri Lanka approval.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx USD 5.50/ton for international
Parking Fee: USD 1.80/ton per 6h block; first 3h free
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: USD
Remarks: Operated by Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd (AASL). Fees denominated in USD. Sri Lanka's primary international gateway.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Supplied by Ceylon Petroleum Corporation or Lanka IOC. Into-plane service available. Price competitive for Indian Ocean region.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Full CIQ at main terminal. ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) required for most nationalities. APIS required.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No formal curfew; 24-hour operations. Single runway 04/22. CAA Sri Lanka coordination. Chapter 2 banned.

Alternates

VCRI

ICAO: VCRI
Name: Mattala Rajapaksa Intl
Distance (NM): 91.4
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: CIQ available. Visa on arrival available for many nationalities.

Airport Services

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Sri Lanka Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 3d Landing: 30d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours minimum prior to scheduled departure
Landing Lead Time: 30 days for non-scheduled passenger commercial operations; 7 days for non-scheduled cargo and private flights; 3 days for technical landings; hours for air ambulance/relief

Private / GA Operations:

Prior permission required. 7-day lead time for private flights. Full documentation required.

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Nearby Airports

VCCC Colombo Ratmalana Airport 22 NM VCCN Katukurunda Air Force Base 38 NM VCCS Sigiriya Air Force Base 69 NM VCCA Anuradhapura Airport 75 NM VCCK Koggala Airport 76 NM VCCH Hingurakgoda Air Force Base 84 NM VCRI Mattala Rajapaksa Intl 91 NM VCCW Weerawila Airport 98 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at VCBI?: The tower frequency at Bandaranaike Intl Colombo is 118.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at VCBI?: Bandaranaike Intl Colombo offers Jet A-1.
Does VCBI require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Bandaranaike Intl Colombo (Sri Lanka).

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