Sri Lanka - 2.2.2 Mattala Rajapaksha International Airport
Airport Overview
Mattala Rajapaksha International Airport is the first greenfield airport in Sri Lanka. While originally intended for public use, it currently serves as an aircraft parking facility and an aviation training center due to low demand. However, the airport's underutilized status could serve as an advantageous resource in emergency situations.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Sri Lanka |
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Province or District |
Hambantota |
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Nearest Town or City |
Hambantota (18 km) |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Mattala Rajapaksha International Airport |
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Latitude |
6.291227 |
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Longitude |
81.122007 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
159 ft / 48 m |
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IATA Code |
HRI |
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ICAO Code |
VCRI |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
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Management Contact Person |
Director - Chief Operations - All Airports Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Tel: + 94 47 203 1100 Fax: + 94 47 203 1133 |
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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 Mattala Rajapaksha International Airport while Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) manages the airport. Ceylon Petrol Cooperation (CEYPETCO) operates the fuelling facilities and SriLankan Cargo provides cargo handling services. The security is provided by AASL, and Screening of passengers and clearance of goods is done by Sri Lanka customs.
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 2021
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Per Year |
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Total Aircraft Movements |
N/A |
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Total Passengers |
25,767 |
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Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
50,000 |
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Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
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Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
N/A |
Runways
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Runway |
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Runway Dimensions |
3,500 m X 60 m |
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Orientation |
05/23 |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
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Comments |
The runway comes with 7.5-meter paved shoulders on either side. It can accommodate code 4F Aircrafts. |
Helicopter Pad(s)
Helicopter operations are allowed at the airport. There is no specific designated location or area for parking helicopters. Engine ground running with rotors turning is not permitted within 200 meters of other ACFT, motor vehicles or building. Ground and air taxing of helicopters have to be done using existing TWY system with the permission of ATC. Details for helicopter landing site/helipad approval can be found at:
Airport Infrastructure Details
Since the airport was recently constructed, the infrastructure does not require immediate maintenance, and maintenance procedures are carried out on a regular basis. All the necessary infrastructure facilities for international transportation have been obtained.
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Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
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Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
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Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
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Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
N/A |
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Pax Transport to Airfield |
N/A |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
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Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
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Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
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Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
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Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
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NDB |
N/A |
VOR |
Yes |
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ILS |
N/A |
Airport Operating Details
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Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
Antonov, Boeing747, Airbus 380 |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
Antonov, Boeing747, Airbus 380 |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
73,500 m² |
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Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
N/A |
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Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (MT) |
N/A |
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Max Height (m) |
N/A |
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Loading Ramps |
Yes |
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Other Comments |
Cargo handling facilities are available for all anticipating requirements. |
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Customs Guidance
Sri Lanka customs headquarters is located at a walking distance from the port of Colombo. The customs administration is a department coming under the Ministry of Finance and Mass Media. The main activities of the customs at the port are Collection of revenue, prevention of revenue leakages and other frauds, facilitation of legitimate trade, collection of import and export data to provide statistics and cooperation and coordination with other Government Departments and stakeholders in respect of imports and exports. Before importing or exporting goods, custom declaration document should be submitted along with other documents. (Information regarding the documents needed is available at: https://www.customs.gov.lk/business/). The Customs Declaration (CusDec) is an important document which should be produced to the customs. It is a document based on the internationally recognized Single Administrative Document (SAD).
For more information on customs in Sri Lanka, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Storage Facilities
Mattala Rajapaksha International Airport has airport cargo facilities occupying 1,000 m² and can handle up to 50,000 MT per year.
Airfield Costs
Fire Cover Charges
USD 100 + VAT per one hour or part thereof
Landing Fees
US $ 04 for every One Thousand kg. Or part of thereof, subject to a minimum charge of US $ 250
Parking Fees
For the use of the apron in excess of 03 hours shall be 10% of the landing Charges for every six hours or part of thereof.
Security Charges
First Hour or part thereof - US$ 15 Per Head
Additional Man hour for first 30 minutes - US$ 10 Per Head
Exceeding 30 minutes - US$ 15 Per Hour
Note: Updates on airfield charges can be found at:
https://www.airport.lk/aasl/business_info/airline_parking
FUEL SERVICES CHARGES
Fuelling services at Mattala Rajapaksha International Airport are provided by the CEYPETCO Aviation - Mattala, which also offers fuel storage facilities. Cooperate and executive jets, as well as registered foreign military aircraft, are permitted to refuel at the station in Mattala Rajapaksha International Airport. The fuel is imported and refined by CEYPETCO. CEYPETCO at the airport offers hydrant fuelling and refueler refuelling facilities (over wing /under wing fuelling). The storage capacity at Bandaranaike International Airport comprises three tanks, each with a capacity of 1.0 million litres 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: