Seaplane base · Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Nuwara Eliya (Lake Gregory) Waterdrome
Nuwara Eliya (Lake Gregory) Waterdrome is a seaplane base serving Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Its IATA code is NUA. Elevation 6,157 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| IATA code | NUA |
| Type | Seaplane base |
| Elevation | 6,157 ft |
| Coordinates | 6.9561° N, 80.7793° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Landmarks near this airport
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- Temple of the Tooth · Sri Lanka · 25.2 miles away
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- Sigiriya · Sri Lanka · 69.2 miles away
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- Galle Fort · Sri Lanka · 75.0 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Nuwara Eliya (Lake Gregory) Waterdrome, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Horton Plains National Park · Sri Lanka · 10.9 miles away
- Udawalawe National Park · Sri Lanka · 36.5 miles away
- Gal Oya National Park · Sri Lanka · 44.1 miles away
- Horagolla National Park · Sri Lanka · 49.2 miles away
- Maduru Oya National Park · Sri Lanka · 49.5 miles away
- Lunugamvehera National Park · Sri Lanka · 50.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Nuwara Eliya (Lake Gregory) Waterdrome?
Nuwara Eliya (Lake Gregory) Waterdrome — its IATA code is NUA.
Where is Nuwara Eliya (Lake Gregory) Waterdrome located?
Nuwara Eliya (Lake Gregory) Waterdrome serves Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Its coordinates are 6.9561° N, 80.7793° E.
How high is Nuwara Eliya (Lake Gregory) Waterdrome?
Nuwara Eliya (Lake Gregory) Waterdrome sits at 6,157 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#347114
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Gregory_Waterdrome
Page last updated 13 November 2026.