CMB Airport Code, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
CMB is the IATA code for Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, the main international gateway for Colombo, Sri Lanka. Airlines and booking systems use CMB, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code VCBI. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 7.18° N, 79.88° E.
What is the Colombo airport code?
The airport code for Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is CMB. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code VCBI, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It is a major hub, ranked number 160 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code VCBI begins with V, the prefix ICAO assigns to South and Southeast Asia.
Where is CMB?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport serves Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is close to sea level at 30 ft (9 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at CMB
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 10,991 ft (3.35 km), designated 04/22.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Colombo?
The IATA airport code for Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport in Colombo is CMB. Its ICAO code is VCBI.
What is the 3-letter code for Colombo?
The 3-letter IATA code for Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport in Colombo is CMB.
What airport is CMB?
CMB is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, located in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
What country is CMB in?
CMB (Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport) is in Sri Lanka.
Where is CMB airport located?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is in Colombo, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 7.18076, 79.8841.
What is the ICAO code for Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport?
The ICAO code for Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is VCBI. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code CMB.
What is the difference between CMB and VCBI?
CMB is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. VCBI is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
Other airports in Colombo and Sri Lanka and the wider region:
Popular routes from CMB
Distance and typical flight time from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to other airports it connects with:
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