Small airport · Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Sigiriya Air Force Base
Sigiriya Air Force Base is a small airport serving Sigiriya, Sri Lanka. Its IATA code is GIU. Its ICAO code is VCCS. It has 1 runway, longest 5,925 ft (ASP). Elevation 630 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Sigiriya, Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| IATA code | GIU |
| ICAO code | VCCS |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 5,925 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 630 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.9567° N, 80.7285° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Official website: http://www.airforce.lk/pages.php?pages=sigiriya — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Sigiriya Air Force Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Sigiriya · Sri Lanka · 2.1 miles away
- Dambulla Cave Temple · Sri Lanka · 8.8 miles away
- Polonnaruwa · Sri Lanka · 18.6 miles away
- Temple of the Tooth · Sri Lanka · 46.2 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Sigiriya Air Force Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Minneriya National Park · Sri Lanka · 8.4 miles away
- Angammedilla National Park · Sri Lanka · 14.8 miles away
- Kaudulla National Park · Sri Lanka · 18.6 miles away
- Wasgamuwa National Park · Sri Lanka · 21.7 miles away
- Flood Plains National Park · Sri Lanka · 24.7 miles away
- Somawathiya National Park · Sri Lanka · 32.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Sigiriya Air Force Base?
Sigiriya Air Force Base — its IATA code is GIU and its ICAO code is VCCS.
Where is Sigiriya Air Force Base located?
Sigiriya Air Force Base serves Sigiriya, Sri Lanka. Its coordinates are 7.9567° N, 80.7285° E.
How high is Sigiriya Air Force Base?
Sigiriya Air Force Base sits at 630 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4392
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigiriya_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.