Large airport · Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA; commonly known as Colombo International Airport and locally known as Katunayake Airport; IATA: CMB, ICAO: VCBI) is the main international airport in Sri Lanka. Its IATA code is CMB. Its ICAO code is VCBI. It has 1 runway, longest 10,991 ft (ASP). Elevation 30 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| IATA code | CMB |
| ICAO code | VCBI |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 10,991 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 30 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 7.1808° N, 79.8841° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is known for
Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA; commonly known as Colombo International Airport and locally known as Katunayake Airport; IATA: CMB, ICAO: VCBI) is the main international airport in Sri Lanka.
Official website: http://www.airport.lk/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Temple of the Tooth · Sri Lanka · 52.5 miles away
- Dambulla Cave Temple · Sri Lanka · 70.2 miles away
- Sigiriya · Sri Lanka · 80.5 miles away
- Galle Fort · Sri Lanka · 83.0 miles away
- Polonnaruwa · Sri Lanka · 92.4 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Horagolla National Park · Sri Lanka · 14.1 miles away
- Horton Plains National Park · Sri Lanka · 68.1 miles away
- Hikkaduwa National Park · Sri Lanka · 73.0 miles away
- Wasgamuwa National Park · Sri Lanka · 80.9 miles away
- Udawalawe National Park · Sri Lanka · 85.9 miles away
- Minneriya National Park · Sri Lanka · 86.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport?
Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA; commonly known as Colombo International Airport and locally known as Katunayake Airport; IATA: CMB, ICAO: VCBI) is the main international airport in Sri Lanka.
What is the airport code for Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport — its IATA code is CMB and its ICAO code is VCBI.
Where is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport located?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport serves Colombo, Sri Lanka. Its coordinates are 7.1808° N, 79.8841° E.
How high is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport sits at 30 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#26463
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandaranaike_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.