Koggala Airport
Koggala · Sri LankaICAO VCCK
Koggala Airport (KCT) is an airport serving Koggala, Sri Lanka, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 5° 59' 37.2" N, 80° 19' 13.1" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Colombo (GMT+5:30).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from KCT
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMB | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 87 mi | 0h 40m | short-haul | 36 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KCT
1 active airline serving Koggala Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Koggala Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport | HRI | Mattala | Sri Lanka | 95 km |
| Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | CMB | Colombo | Sri Lanka | 140 km |
| Sigiriya Air Force Base | GIU | Sigiriya | Sri Lanka | 222 km |
| Batticaloa Airport | BTC | Batticaloa | Sri Lanka | 242 km |
| China Bay Airport | TRR | Trinciomalee | Sri Lanka | 297 km |
| Trivandrum International Airport | TRV | Trivandrum | India | 466 km |
| Madurai Airport | IXM | Madurai | India | 491 km |
| Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport | TRZ | Tiruchirappalli | India | 557 km |
Other Airports in Sri Lanka
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 5° 59' 37.2" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 80° 19' 13.1" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 5.993680
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 80.320297
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Colombo
- UTC Offset
- GMT+5:30
- Current Local Time
- 01:25 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 10 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 3 m
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