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Hingurakgoda Air Force Base (VCCH/HIM) — Polonnaruwa Town, Sri Lanka

Hingurakgoda Air Force Base (VCCH/HIM) serves Polonnaruwa Town, Sri Lanka. Field elevation is 170 ft.

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Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: VCCH
Name: Hingurakgoda Air Force Base
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 8.04981
Longitude: 80.9814
Elevation: 170 ft
Country: Sri Lanka
Municipality: Polonnaruwa Town
IATA Code: HIM
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

No data available

Frequencies

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Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

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Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

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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: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

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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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers VCCH. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

VCCS Sigiriya Air Force Base 16 NM VCCT China Bay Airport 32 NM VCCA Anuradhapura Airport 36 NM VCCB Batticaloa Airport 46 NM VCCV Vavuniya Airport 50 NM VCCG Ampara Airport 57 NM VCBI Bandaranaike Intl Colombo 84 NM VCCC Colombo Ratmalana Airport 98 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does VCCH require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Hingurakgoda Air Force Base (Sri Lanka). Permit details for Sri Lanka
Where is VCCH located?: Hingurakgoda Air Force Base (VCCH) is located in Polonnaruwa Town, Sri Lanka.
What is the IATA code for VCCH?: The IATA code for Hingurakgoda Air Force Base is HIM.

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