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| Location Lat 7° 57' 24N Long 80° 43' 43E Sigiriya Airfield is located at an elevation of 630' above sea level to the west of Sigiriya in the Central Province of Sri Lanka (Ceylon. Construction During 1942, built by the Royal Air Force (RAF) as a military airfield. Royal Air Force (RAF) units based at Sigiriya Airfield No. 160 Squadron 1943–1944 No. 200 Squadron 1944–1945 No 203 Squadron 1944-1945 No. 354 Squadron 1944 No. 8 Squadron 1945 Postwar During 1946, The RAF withdrew from Sigiriya Airfield. Today During 1985, repaired and reopened for use by the Sri Lanka Air Force. Still in use today as Sigiriya Airport classified as a small airport with airport codes: IATA: GIU ICAO: VCCS. The single runway is oriented 22/04 measures 6,029' x 150' surfaced with asphalt. Contribute
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