Sri Lanka Air Force Academy

Air Force Academy
Active1976–present
Country Sri Lanka
Branch Sri Lanka Air Force
TypeTraining
RoleInitial officer training
Based atSLAF China Bay, Trincomalee
AnniversariesMarch 6

The Air Force Academy (AFA) is the Sri Lanka Air Force's training and education academy which provides initial training to all SLAF personnel who are preparing to be commissioned officers. AFA also provides initial training to Officer Cadets of the general duties pilot branch. The Air Force Academy is based at SLAF China Bay in Trincomalee. The Commandant of the academy is an officer of the rank of Air Commodore.

The academy offers a two-year program of basic flight training and a variety of specialized courses. Flight training is carried out by the 1 Flying Training Wing which is attached to the academy.