Medium airport · Polonnaruwa Town, Sri Lanka
Hingurakgoda Air Force Base
Hingurakgoda Air Force Base is a medium airport serving Polonnaruwa Town, Sri Lanka. Its IATA code is HIM. Its ICAO code is VCCH. Elevation 170 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Polonnaruwa Town, Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| IATA code | HIM |
| ICAO code | VCCH |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Elevation | 170 ft |
| Coordinates | 8.0498° N, 80.9814° 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=hingurakgoda — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Hingurakgoda Air Force Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Polonnaruwa · Sri Lanka · 8.1 miles away
- Sigiriya · Sri Lanka · 16.5 miles away
- Dambulla Cave Temple · Sri Lanka · 26.4 miles away
- Temple of the Tooth · Sri Lanka · 57.2 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Hingurakgoda Air Force Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Kaudulla National Park · Sri Lanka · 9.3 miles away
- Minneriya National Park · Sri Lanka · 10.3 miles away
- Angammedilla National Park · Sri Lanka · 10.7 miles away
- Flood Plains National Park · Sri Lanka · 11.6 miles away
- Somawathiya National Park · Sri Lanka · 13.7 miles away
- Wasgamuwa National Park · Sri Lanka · 23.3 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Sigiriya Air Force Base
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27.4 miles awayChina Bay Airport
36.5 miles awayTrincomalee Harbor Waterdrome
38.8 miles awayPassikudah Helipad
41.1 miles awayMore airports in Sri Lanka
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Hingurakgoda Air Force Base?
Hingurakgoda Air Force Base — its IATA code is HIM and its ICAO code is VCCH.
Where is Hingurakgoda Air Force Base located?
Hingurakgoda Air Force Base serves Polonnaruwa Town, Sri Lanka. Its coordinates are 8.0498° N, 80.9814° E.
How high is Hingurakgoda Air Force Base?
Hingurakgoda Air Force Base sits at 170 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#31927
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hingurakgoda_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.