Dutch Bay Seaplane Base
Dutch Bay Seaplane Base is a seaplane landing area in North Western Province, Sri Lanka. Dutch Bay Seaplane Base is situated nearby to the hamlet Thotakadu, as well as near the locality Thillaiyadi.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Kalpitiya fort and Dutch Reformed Church.
Kalpitiya fort
Kalpitiya Fort was built by the Dutch between 1667 and 1676. Kalpitiya was important as it commands the entrance to the adjacent bay, Puttalam Lagoon. The surrounding Puttalam area was one of the major cinnamon cultivation areas in Sri Lanka. Kalpitiya fort is situated 2½ km southeast of Dutch Bay Seaplane Base.
Dutch Reformed Church
Church
The Dutch Reformed Church is located between the Dutch fort and the village of Kalpitiya. The church was built by the Dutch in 1706 and is a smaller version of the church in the Matara fort. It is one of the oldest Protestant churches in the country.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kalpitiya.
Kalpitiya
Kalpitiya is a coastal town located in western region of Puttalam District. The Kalpitiya peninsula consists of a total fourteen islands. It is developing as a tourist destination.
Dutch Bay Seaplane Base
- Type: Seaplane landing area
- Also known as: “Dutch Bay SPB”
- Category: transportation
- Location: North Western Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
8.2549° or 8° 15′ 18″ northLongitude
79.75482° or 79° 45′ 17″ eastElevation
2 metres (7 feet)IATA airport code
DBKOpen location code
6JWX7Q33+XWGeoNames ID
11101507
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Thotakadu and Thillaiyadi.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Pambativu and Sri Lanka Navy Dutch Fort.
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