Rathmalana airport is the main airport for domestic flights and is situated 15 km south from Colombo City. It used to be an international airport but currently used as a domestic airport and a training centre. Rathmalana Airport is also used for commercial flights.
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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 with Distance from Airport |
Colombo (19 km) |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Rathmalana Airport |
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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 (International Air Transport Association) Code |
RML |
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ICAO Code |
VCCC |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Airport Authority: Government of Sri Lanka Managing company: Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd |
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Management Contact Person |
Chief Airport Manager + 94 11 26 23 030 / + 94 77 30 47 661 amrma@airport.lk |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
N/A |
Runway(s)
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
1833 m x 30 m |
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Runway Orientation |
04/22 |
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Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
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Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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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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Fuel Services 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
aircrafts are allowed to refuel at the station in Rathmalana. The
fuel is imported and refined by CEYPETCO and ensures the quality of
the fuel provided. CEYPETCO station at Rathmalana provide refueling
facilities only.
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
2.03 |
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Avgas |
2.03 |
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)
Every aircraft landing Rathmalana / Colombo Airport (VCCC) shall pay the Landing and Parking charges based on the following criteria to the Airport & Aviation Services (S.L) Ltd.
International Flights
Landing Charges
US$4 per 1000kg of MTOW of aircraft or part thereof subject to a minimum charge of US$250 per landing.
Parking Charges
First 03 hours free. 10% of applicable landing charge for 06 hours or part thereof after first 03 hours.
Domestic Flights including training Flights
Landing Charges
300LKR per 1000kg of MTOW of aircraft or part thereof subject to a minimum charge of 3000LKR per landing.
Parking Charges
First 3 hours free. 10% of applicable landing charge for 03 hours or part thereof after first 03 hours. However, the United Nations and specialized agency flights are exempted.
