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Kondavattavana Tank Seaplane Base (AFK)

Ampara, Sri Lanka · seaplane base · 7.284° 81.644° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeAFK
ICAO Code
Typeseaplane base
NameKondavattavana Tank Seaplane Base
MunicipalityAmpara
CountrySri Lanka
ContinentAS
Latitude7.284° N
Longitude81.644° E
Elevation95 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score0
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Country & Timezone Info
CountrySri Lanka
ISO Code
RegionAmpara
Continent CodeAS
IANA TimezoneAsia/Colombo
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+5:30
DST OffsetUTC+5:30
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🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – March
Dry season across much of Asia
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Spring: Mar–MaySummer: Jun–AugAutumn: Sep–NovWinter: Dec–Feb

✈ Airlines Serving AFK

SQ — Singapore AirlinesCX — Cathay PacificEK — EmiratesQR — Qatar AirwaysEY — Etihad AirwaysNH — ANAJL — Japan AirlinesCA — Air ChinaTG — Thai Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (7.3°N)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Kondavattavana Tank Seaplane Base (IATA: AFK) is a water aerodrome serving Ampara in Sri Lanka's Eastern Province. It operates on the Kondavattavana Tank reservoir, offering domestic seaplane links and scenic access to nearby wildlife and coastal areas. As a small seaplane base, it has limited facilities and schedules vary with weather and water conditions.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors keep a buffer day around seaplane bookings here: afternoon winds and reservoir conditions can delay departures, and road alternatives from Ampara take much longer.
🚖 Getting There

Arrange transfers in advance through your seaplane operator, as the base is not a conventional terminal with regular taxi ranks. Road access from Ampara is short but may require a local driver familiar with the reservoir access point. Confirm the meeting point and arrival time, since seaplane departures can shift with weather and water levels.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the IATA code for Kondavattavana Tank Seaplane Base?
A: AFK.

Q: What type of airport is it?
A: It is a seaplane base, with aircraft landing on and taking off from the water surface of Kondavattavana Tank.

Q: Are there scheduled passenger flights?
A: Services are typically charter or seasonal domestic seaplane operations; schedules can change, so confirm with the operator before travel.

Q: How far is it from Ampara city?
A: It is located near Ampara, generally a short road transfer from the city center, but exact access depends on the operator and water conditions.

AI-generated content · Generated Sep 27, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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🌏 Nearby Airports (Top 5)

IATANameCity / CountryDistance (km)Distance (mi)Link
ADP Ampara Airport Ampara, Sri Lanka 6.3 km 3.9 mi View →
BTC Batticaloa International Airport Batticaloa, Sri Lanka 47.0 km 29.2 mi View →
AYY Arugam Bay SPB Pottuvil, Sri Lanka 51.2 km 31.8 mi View →
PQD Passikudah Helipad Batticaloa, Sri Lanka 71.6 km 44.5 mi View →
KDW Victoria Reservoir Seaplane Base Kandy, Sri Lanka 95.0 km 59.1 mi View →

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