Sri Lanka Air Force base with limited civilian operations.
Location
Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
Hingurakgoda Air Force Base, designated ICAO VCCH and IATA HIM, is a military aerodrome located near Polonnaruwa in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. It serves primarily as a Sri Lanka Air Force installation and has historically supported both military training and transport missions.
The base occasionally supports limited civilian or humanitarian operations but is not a major commercial airport. Its strategic location in the island's interior has made it useful for domestic connectivity and disaster-relief efforts over the years.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Polonnaruwa Town is available via road, with the town situated approximately 15–20 kilometres from the base.
Notable facts
- ›Operated primarily by the Sri Lanka Air Force.
- ›IATA code HIM and ICAO code VCCH are assigned to this aerodrome.
- ›Located in the North Central Province near the ancient city of Polonnaruwa.
- ›Has been used for humanitarian and disaster-relief air operations.
- ›Limited or no scheduled commercial passenger services operate from this base.
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