HIM Airport Code, Hingurakgoda Air Force Base
HIM is the IATA airport code for Hingurakgoda Air Force Base, a regional airport serving Polonnaruwa Town, Sri Lanka. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, VCCH.
What airport is HIM?
HIM is the IATA airport code for Hingurakgoda Air Force Base, in Polonnaruwa Town, Sri Lanka. The same airport has the ICAO code VCCH.
Its ICAO code VCCH begins with V, the prefix ICAO assigns to South and Southeast Asia.
| IATA airport code | HIM |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | VCCH |
| Airport | Hingurakgoda Air Force Base |
| City | Polonnaruwa Town |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
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Where is HIM airport located?
Hingurakgoda Air Force Base (HIM) is in Polonnaruwa Town, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 8.04981, 80.9814.
It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 8.05° N, 80.98° E. It is close to sea level at 170 ft (52 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Hingurakgoda Air Force Base?
The IATA code for Hingurakgoda Air Force Base in Polonnaruwa Town is HIM. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Polonnaruwa Town?
The 3-letter IATA code for Hingurakgoda Air Force Base in Polonnaruwa Town is HIM.
What is the ICAO code for Hingurakgoda Air Force Base?
The ICAO code for Hingurakgoda Air Force Base is VCCH. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code HIM.
What is the difference between HIM and VCCH?
HIM is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. VCCH is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Hingurakgoda Air Force Base.
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