Dutch Bay Seaplane Base

Dutch Bay Seaplane Base is a seaplane landing area in , . Dutch Bay Seaplane Base is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near the locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kalpitiya fort and Dutch Reformed Church.

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.
was built by the Dutch between 1667 and 1676. Kalpitiya was important as it commands the entrance to the adjacent bay, . The surrounding area was one of the major cinnamon cultivation areas in . is situated 2½ km southeast of Dutch Bay Seaplane Base.

Church
Photo: A.Savin, FAL.
The is located between the Dutch and the village of . 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.

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.
is a coastal town located in western region of . The peninsula consists of a total fourteen islands. It is developing as a tourist destination.

Dutch Bay Seaplane Base

Latitude
8.2549° or 8° 15′ 18″ north
Longitude
79.75482° or 79° 45′ 17″ east
Elevation
2 metres (7 feet)
IATA airport code
DBK
Open location code
6JWX7Q33+XW
Geo­Names ID
11101507
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