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2.2.1 Sri Lanka Bandaranaike International Airport
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Airport Overview

Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), also known as Katunayake Airport is the main international airport of Sri Lanka used for public and military purposes. It is owned by the Government of Sri Lanka and operated by Airport and Aviation Services (SL). BIA acts as the hub of Sri Lankan Airlines; the national carrier of Sri Lanka and Cinnamon Air (Wikipedia, 2019)

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Sri Lanka

Province or District

Gampaha

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport

Colombo (35 km)

Airport’s Complete Name

Bandaranaike International Airport

Latitude

7.174016

Longitude

79.887887

Elevation (ft and m)

26 ft / 8m

IATA Code

CMB

ICAO Code

VCBI

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd

Management Contact Person

Airport Duty Manager

Tel: + 94 47 203 1100

Fax: + 94 47 203 1133

email: ammria@airport.lk

Open From (hours)

00:00

Open To (hours)

00:00


Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Government of Sri Lanka has the authority of the Bandaranaike International Airport while Airport and Aviation Services Ltd manages the airport. Ceylon Petrol Cooperation (CEYPETCO) provides fueling facilities and Sri Lankan cargo provides cargo handling services. The security is provided by Airport and aviation services Ltd 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

Bandaranaike International Airport has 3836 employees. Each year the operations have increased compared to the previous year. Thus the revenues have been increasing too. However, the net profits have decreased in 2018 relatively to 2017.

Performance for 2019


Per Year

Per Month

Per Day

Total Aircraft Movements

62,850



Total Passengers

9,957,502



Total Capacity of the Airport (MT)

274,044



Current Activity of the Airport (MT)

n/a



Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)

Yes




Runways

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

3441 m X 45 m

Orientation

04/22

Surface

Asphalt

Helicopter Pad(s)

No helicopter pads available. But the runaway is used to land helicopters if necessary.

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure facilities in the Bandaranaike International airport undergo periodic maintenance. The airport consists of all the necessary equipment for flying. Sri Lanka is a tropical country thus there is no threat of icing of the aircraft. However, the aircraft can get iced at high altitudes but it naturally de-ices on the ground, therefore, no de-icing equipment is required.

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

Yes

Terminal Building

Yes

Single Point Refueling

Yes

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Air Starter Units

n/a

Cargo terminal

Yes

Ground Power (mobile)

Yes

Pax Transport to Airfield

Yes

Ground Handling Services

Yes

Control Tower

Yes

Latrine Servicing

n/a

Weather Facilities

Yes

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

Yes

Catering Services

Yes

De-icing Equipment

No

Base Operating Room

no

Parking Ramp Lighting

Yes

Airport Radar

Yes

Approach & Runway Lights

Yes

NDB

n/a

VOR

Yes

ILS

n/a



Airport Operating Details

Operating Details

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo

Antonov, Boeing747, Airbus 380

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet

Antonov, Boeing747, Airbus 380

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)

29 parking bases

Storage Area (m3 and MT)


Handling Equipment

Elevators / Hi Loaders

Yes

Max Capacity (MT)

n/a

Max Height

(m)

n/a

Loading Ramps

Yes

Other Comments



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 exporting a good custom, declaration document should be submitted along with other documents. (Information regarding the documents needed is available at: http://www.customs.gov.lk/exports/support_doc). The 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

n/a

Airfield Costs

Navigation Charges

Navigation is done by the Sri Lankan Airlines. Aircraft of the United Nations and its specialized agencies are exempted from landing charges. Except where prior arrangements for payment of charges on a monthly basis have been made, all landing and parking charges are payable to the DGCA (Director General of Civil Aviation) or to a person authorized by him in writing. Landing and parking charges for international operations should be paid in United States Dollars (US$) or Pounds Sterling (£) in cash prior to the departure of an aircraft.

Charges

Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)


0 - 7,000

7,001 - 136,000

136,001 and over

Navigation (per journey) USD - $

n/a

n/a n/a

Landing USD - $

4USD per 1000kg

Night Landing USD - $

n/a

n/a n/a

Night Take-Off USD - $

n/a

n/a

n/a

Parking

First 03 hours free. 10% of applicable landing charge for 06 hours or part thereof after the first 03 hours

Handling Charges

n/a

n/a

n/a

Fuel Service Charges

Fueling is done by the CEYPETCO unit available in the Bandaranaike International Airport. They also provide storage for fuel. Cooperate and executive jets and registered foreign military aircraft are allowed to refuel at the station in BIA. The fuel is imported and refined by CEYPETCO and ensures the quality of the fuel provided. CEYPETCO in Bandaranaike airport provides Hydrant fueling and refueled refueling facilities.


Price per Gallon USD - $

Jet A-1

2.03

Avgas

2.03

Cargo Terminal Charges

Cargo handling charges is undertaken by the Sri Lankan cargo.

Import Charges

Type of Charge

Rate

Handling Charge

General cargo – 12LKR per Kg

Special cargo – 25LKR per Kg

Courier – 16LKR per Kg

Break Bulk Fee

800LKR per hawb

Diplomatic Mail

n/a

Strong Room – per consignment

1st week or part there of – 15LKR per Kg

2nd week or part there of – 40LKR per Kg

3rd week or part there of – 80LKR per Kg

4th week or part there of – 140LKR per Kg

5th week or part there of – 180LKR per Kg

Cold Storage Fee

From the day of arrival – 25LKR per day per Kg

Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours

n/a

Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt

n/a

Storage per Day

n/a

Export

Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo

4 USD per consignment

International Air Waybill

n/a

Local Air Waybill

n/a

Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation

n/a

Air Way Bill Documentation

n/a

Diplomatic Mail

n/a

Storage Charges per Day

n/a

Air-bridge Charges

Aero-bridge charges shall be levied based on the aircraft category as set out in the table below:

Aircraft category

Base Charge

Additional charges

A320,A310,B727,B737,B757,IL62

US$75 for first 75 minutes

US$25 for next 15 minutes or fraction thereof

A300,A330,B767,B777-200,IL86,IL96

US$100 for first 90 minutes

US$30 for next 15 minutes or fraction thereof

A340,B777-300,B747,DC10,MD11,L1011

US$125 for first 90 minutes

US$45 for next 15 minutes or fraction thereof

  1. Minimum charge per single operation will be as per Base charge specified in the above table.
  2. Allocation of parking bays will be done by the TWR. Unless for valid reason agreed by the TWR, it is mandatory for airlines to accept the allocated bay.
  3. Depending on the operational requirements the TWR may request the airline to tow the aircraft away from the aerobridge to another bay and reposition the aircraft at a bridge bay for departure. Under such circumstances, it is mandatory that the airline makes necessary arrangement to tow the aircraft out and in. Unless for special reasons, the TWR would not make such request to tow out within 02 hours from the initial docking. The aircraft will be later allowed to be re-docked for operations. Charges on such cases will be as for a single operation calculated based on the total occupancy time of the aircraft kept docked at the bridge. In the event the airline fails to tow out the aircraft from aerobridge upon request by the TWR without justifiable reasons, aerobridge charges will be levied for the total period which it had occupied the bridge bay notwithstanding the terms given in item no. 5 below. In addition, a penalty which is equal to the total aerobridge charge will also be imposed.
  4. The airline has the option to tow out bays.
  5. Aerobridge will be retracted and redocked at any time on request by the airline. The charges will be calculated based on total occupancy time of the aircraft kept docked at the aerobridge, considering as a single operation. However, in such situations, US$ 15 will be levied as an additional operational charge. Use of step ladders in place of aerobridges is not permitted.
  6. Long layover aircraft: If aerobridge is not required for any other operation, the TWR may decide to allow the aircraft to continue parking at the aerobridge to a maximum period of six (06) hours. Aerobridge may be retracted or continued to be docked based on the requirement of the airline.

Security

Security is provided by the Airport and aviation services (SL) Ltd under the virtue of;

  • The Air Navigation Act No.15 (1950);
  • Air Navigation Regulations (1955); and
  • The Air Navigation (Special Provisions) Act No.55 (1992).
  • Civil Aviation Act No.14 of 2010.

Security screenings are done for passengers and goods is to prevent any goods that pose a threat to the safety of the aircraft entering the aircraft. Passengers are checked at 5 passenger identification units for both emigration and immigration. The baggage is checked at 3 points before entering the plane. There are no current plans to upgrade the security system of the airport.

(Bandaranaike International Airport, 2019)

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