Sri Lanka - 2.2.3 Colombo International Airport, Ratmalana
Airport Overview
Colombo International Airport, Ratmalana was the country's first international airport and was the only international airport in Sri Lanka until the inauguration of Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, in 1967. The airport currently serves several domestic services and is home to several aviation training organizations.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Sri Lanka |
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Province or District |
Rathmalana |
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Nearest Town or City |
Colombo (19 km) |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Colombo International Airport, Ratmalana |
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Latitude |
6.821223 |
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Longitude |
79.890295 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
16 ft / 5 m |
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IATA Code |
RML |
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ICAO Code |
VCCC |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited |
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Management Contact Person |
Chief Airport Manager + 94 11 26 23 030 / + 94 77 30 47 661 |
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Open From (hours) |
00.00 |
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Open To (hours) |
00.00 |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Government of Sri Lanka has the authority of the Colombo International Airport, Ratmalana while Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited manages the airport. Ceylon Petrol Cooperation (CEYPETCO) operates the fuelling facilities in the airport.
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Performance for 2016
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Per Year |
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Total Aircraft Movements |
236,387 |
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Total Passengers |
2,336,897 |
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Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
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Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
1,256 |
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Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
N/A |
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colombo_International_Airport,_Ratmalana
Runways
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Runway |
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Runway Dimensions |
1,833 m x 30 m |
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Orientation |
04/22 |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
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Condition |
Good |
Helicopter Pad(s)
Helicopter landing area is available. Details for helicopter landing site/helipad approval can be found at:
Airport Infrastructure Details
Cargo handling facilities are not available.
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
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Refueling Capacity |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
N/A |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
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Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
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Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
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Windsock |
N/A |
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Airfield Costs
FUEL SERVICES CHARGES
Fuelling at Colombo International Airport, Ratmalana is handled by the CEYPETCO unit, which also offers fuel storage services. Cooperation and executive jets, along with registered foreign military aircraft, are permitted to refuel at the station in Ratmalana. CEYPETCO imports and refines the fuel, ensuring its quality. The CEYPETCO station in Ratmalana provides refueller refuelling (over wing / under wing fuelling). The storage capacity at Ratmalana includes five tanks with a total capacity of 280,000 liters for Jet A-1 fuel, along with 200-liter sealed drums for Avgas.
Real-time prices quote for Jet A-1 and Avgas in Sri Lanka can be found at:
https://jet-a1-fuel.com/price/sri-lanka
https://jet-a1-fuel.com/avgas/sri-lanka
AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES
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Aircraft category |
Base Charge |
Additional charges |
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A320, A310, B727, B737, B757, IL62 |
US $ 100- for 1st 75 minutes |
US $ 35 - Next 15 minutes or fraction thereof |
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A300, A330, B767, B777-200, IL86, IL96 |
US $ 125-for 1st 90 minutes |
US $ 40 - Next 15 minutes or fraction thereof |
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A340, B777-300, B747, DC10, MD11, L1011 |
US $ 150 for 1st 90 minutes |
US $ 50 - Next 15 minutes or fraction thereof |
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10% Discount for airlines exceeding 50 Aerobridge Movements & above per half-month
5% Discount for airlines having 30 - 49 Aerobridge Movements per half-month
Redocked charge
US $ 25 - If the aerobridge was retracted on request by the Airline
If the aerobridge was retracted & re-docked at any time on request by the airline, the charges will be calculated based on total time of bridge bay occupancy from the first docking time to the final time of retraction & US$ 25 will be levied as an additional operational charge per retraction and re-docking.
Depending on operational requirements, If AASL requested to tow the aircraft away from the Aerobridge to another bay and later allowed to be re-docked, the charges will be calculated as a single operation and the time considered as the total occupancy time of the aircraft kept docked at the aerobridge.
In the event, the airline fails to tow the Aircraft from the aerobridge without justifiable reason, aerobridge charge will be levied for the total period which it had occupied the bridge bay.
In addition, a penalty which is equal to the total aerobridge charge will also be imposed.
*10% Discount for airlines exceeding 50 aerobridge movements for a period of 1/2 month
*5% Discount for airlines above 30 up to 49 aerobridge movements for a period of 1/2 month
Note: Updates on air-bridge charges can be found at:
https://www.airport.lk/aasl/business_info/airline_parking
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
According to Section 2.1.3 of GEN 4 – CHARGES FOR AERODROMES AND AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES (updated as of 30 June 2022), certain aircraft shall be exempted from the payment of landing charges, including (a) aircraft engaged in emergency, search and rescue and humanitarian purposes when providing a free service, and (f) aircraft of the United Nations and its specialized agencies. For more details, please refer to the document at:
https://www.airport.lk/aasl/AIS/AMDT%20WEB/AIP%20FROM%2011%20AUG%202022/htm/111.htm
Security
Security information for travellers can be accessed through the link below:
https://www.airport.lk/services/aviation_security