Sri Lanka - 2.2 Aviation
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Airline operation in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has a total of 22 airports that serve both regional and international destinations. Out of the 22 airports, 5 function as international airports, while the remaining airports primarily enhance domestic connectivity within the country.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing and regulating civil aviation activities in Sri Lanka. The government entity's mission is to facilitate, through strategic planning and effective regulation, the operation of a safe, secure, efficient, regular, and environmentally friendly national civil aviation system that conforms to International Standards and Recommended Practices and national legislative requirements. The details of CAASL can be found on their official website at https://www.caa.lk/en/.
The key airports that will be examined in this chapter include:
Name |
Type |
ICAO / IATA ID |
Location |
Usage |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bandaranaike International Airport |
International |
VCBI / CMB |
Colombo, Western Province |
Public / Military |
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport |
International |
VCRI / HRI |
Hambantota, Southern Province |
Public |
Colombo International Airport, Ratmalana |
International |
VCCC / RML |
Colombo, Western Province |
Public / Military |
Batticaloa International Airport |
International |
VCCB / BTC |
Batticaloa, Eastern Province |
Military / Public |
Jaffna International Airport |
International |
VCCJ / JAF |
Jaffna, Northern Province |
Public / Military |
Anuradhapura Airport |
National |
VCCA / ACJ |
Anuradhapura, North Central Province |
Military / Public |
China Bay Airport |
National |
VCCT / TRR |
Trincomalee, Eastern Province |
Military / Public |
Ampara Airport (Gal Oya) |
National |
VCCG / ADP |
Ampara, Eastern Province |
Military / Public |
Koggala Airport |
National |
VCCK / KCT |
Galle, Southern Province |
Military / Public |
Destinations and Route Map for Domestic Flights in Sri Lanka
Note: Flying and driving times may vary.
Source: https://www.cinnamonair.com/destinations.html
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft
Section 32 (2) of the Civil Aviation Act no 14 of 2010, prescribes that no foreign civil aircraft may enter the territory of Sri Lanka without a special permission or authorization from the Director General. Further Section 73 (2) of the aforesaid Act, prescribes that commercial air transport operations into or out of Sri Lanka performed by a foreign air operator, shall be in accordance with the terms of a Foreign Air Operator Certificate issued by the Director General to such foreign air operator.
To acquire a Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC) for registering foreign aircraft, follow the instructions in the SLCAP 4105 Foreign Air Operator Certification Manual. A duly filled application form along with the applicable fee shall be forwarded to the Civil Aviation Authority office. The aforementioned documents can be accessed through the links below:
SLCAP 4105 Foreign Air Operator Certification Manual: https://www.caa.lk/images/stories/pdf/ops/SLCAP_4105_Foreign_Air_Operator_Certification_Manual_Second_Edition.pdf
Application forms: https://www.caa.lk/en/downloads/applications#applications
List of Documents to be submitted by the applicant (for initial issuance of Foreign Air Operator Certificate)
01 Application
02 A copy of valid Air Operator Certificate
03 A copy of valid Operations Specifications
04 Authorization under Air Services Agreement
05 Details about Aircraft Maintenance Agreement & Quality Assurance in Sri Lanka
06 A copy of lease agreement, if aircraft are leased
07 Operator’s Security Manual
08 Dangerous Goods manual
09 Accident Victim Relief Programme
10 Ground Handling Arrangement
11 Details about arrangement for removal of disabled aircraft
12 Declaration to pay Embarkation levy & other liens
13 Declaration to abide by Rules & Regulations
14 Proof about Insurance Cover
15 Contact details of the Accountable Manager in Sri Lanka
16 GSA Appointment letter & the GSA Agreement
17 Conditions of Carriage
18 Certification Fees