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 near the hamlet Thotakadu, as well as near the locality Thillaiyadi.Places of Interest
Highlights: Kalpitiya Fort and Dutch Reformed Church.
Kalpitiya Fort
Kalpitiya Fort was built by the Dutch between 1667 and 1676. 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.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kalpitiya.
Kalpitiya
Kalpitiya is a coastal town located in western region of Puttalam District.
Dutch Bay Seaplane Base
- Type: Seaplane landing area
- Also known as: “Dutch Bay SPB”
- Category: transport
- Location: North Western Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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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
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Thotakadu and Thillaiyadi.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Pambativu and Sri Lanka Navy Dutch Fort.
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Worth a closer look: Kurunegala and Puttalam.
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