SLAF China Bay

China Bay Airport
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IATA: TRR – ICAO: VCCT TRR Location of airport in Sri Lanka
Summary
Airport type		Public/Military
Operator		Sri Lanka Air Force
Location		Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
Elevation AMSL		6 ft / 2 m
Coordinates		8°32′18.65″N 81°10′54.67″E
Runways
Direction	Length		Surface
	ft	m
6/24	7,850	2,393	Asphalt

SLAF China Bay (IATA: TRR, ICAO: VCCT) is a Sri Lanka Air Force base located at China Bay, Trincomalee. The airbase is situated close to the coast and has a long runway which is believed to be able to handle most modern aircraft. Established by the British as RAF China Bay in the 1920s, the base was attacked by the Japanese during World War II.

During the time the Indian Peace Keeping Force was in Sri Lanka, China Bay Airport had to operate a number of Indian aircraft including IL-76s. This based played a vital role in government's war operation against Tamil Tigers, which lasted for almost 30 years.

In addition to the military facilities, there are sport complexes attached to the Air Force base. [1]

Lodger Squadrons

• No. 1 Flying Training Wing
• No. 14 Squadron
• No. 112 Surveillance Squadron
• No. 03 Air Defence Radar Squadron

Airlines

• Helitours - Colombo Ratmalana
• Mihin Lanka - Colombo, Weerawila

Air Force Academy

Main article: Air Force Academy, China Bay

Today this base houses the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy. Established in 1976, the academy is where the Sri Lanka Air Force conducts its initial officer training.

Presently there are three lodger formations carrying out training.

• Junior Command & Staff College
• Combat Training School

Notable people

• David G. P. Taylor

See also

• Sri Lanka Air Force
• List of RAF stations