Colombo / Katunayake, Sri Lanka · VCBI / CMB
Bandaranaike International Airport
VCRI serves southern Sri Lanka with a 3,500 × 60 m runway and H24 airport services — suited to technical stops, fuel stops and movements to the south, subject to aircraft acceptance, parking and handling coordination. SEAS coordinates ground handling, permits, Jet A-1 fuel and trip support for operators using Mattala as an en-route stop.
Runway
3,350 m × 45 m
JET A-1
H24 hydrant & refueller
AIRPORT HOURS
H24
Handler
Designated
SriLankan
Operational Reference
VCBI at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| ICAO / IATA | VCBI / CMB |
| Location | Katunayake, near Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | 07°10′48.68″N 079°53′07.08″E |
| Elevation | 9 m / 29.5 ft |
| Operator | Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Pvt) Ltd. |
| Runway | 04/22 — 3,350 × 45 m, asphalt |
| RWY Strength | PCN 85/F/B/X/T |
| Traffic | IFR / VFR |
| Operating Hours | H24 — admin, CIQ, health, AIS, ATS, MET, fuelling, handling, security |
| Maintenance | RWY 04/22 closed Wed 0900–1130 UTC (≈1430–1700 local) |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 H24 — refueller & hydrant • AVGAS 100LL on request |
| Ground Handler | SriLankan Airlines (designated) — SEAS coordinates |
Please note. Airport hours, runway availability, fuel, parking, handling acceptance and procedures can change by NOTAM or operational instruction. SEAS verifies the current requirements, handling confirmation and service availability for each flight before arrival — H24 availability does not remove the need for advance coordination, permit approval, handling confirmation or slots.
What SEAS coordinates
Operational Services at VCBI
01 • Ground Handling
Designated handler, supervised by SEAS
Sri Lanka has four international airports relevant to business and private aviation. SEAS provides ground handling, permits, fuel and trip support at each, with a local team and one operations desk. Select an airport below for operational detail, or send us your movement and we'll advise on the best gateway.
Tower-allocated, nose-in
Sri Lanka has four international airports relevant to business and private aviation. SEAS provides ground handling, permits, fuel and trip support at each, with a local team and one operations desk. Select an airport below for operational detail, or send us your movement and we'll advise on the best gateway.
03 • Slots, PPR & Acceptance
Confirmed per movement
Ground handling must be arranged before landing, while parking is allocated by the tower. SEAS confirms handling acceptance, parking, permits and any airport-specific PPR, slot or prior-approval requirement — on a movement-by-movement basis.
04 • CIQ
Customs, immigration, quarantine
Customs, immigration and health are published H24. SEAS coordinates passenger and crew processing, General Declaration documentation and arrival/departure formalities. Crew-visa and immigration requirements are reconfirmed for each nationality, aircraft and operation before travel.
05 • Fuel & Technical
Jet A-1, H24
Jet A-1 is available H24 through refuellers and hydrant dispensers. AVGAS 100LL is available on request with advance notice. Oil and lubricants may be made available through the nominated supplier with prior notice. Uplift, aircraft type, quantity and timing should be confirmed prior to arrival.
06 • Permits & Regulatory
Colombo FIR coordination
SEAS coordinates the required Sri Lankan overflight and landing permissions for operations within the Colombo FIR, together with the associated handling and airport arrangements.
07 • Additional Services
Catering to cargo
Catering, cabin cleaning, potable water, lavatory service, passenger transport, hotels, engineering support, oxygen/nitrogen servicing and hangar space are coordinated subject to aircraft type, supplier availability and advance confirmation. VCBI also has cargo-terminal facilities — bonded areas, cold/freezer rooms, forklifts and weighing to 25,000 kg.
Frequently asked
VCBI questions, answered
Other Sri Lanka airports
Tell us the schedule. We'll coordinate the operation.
Send your aircraft details, routing and requirements to SEAS for ground handling, permits, fuel and
trip support — coordinated by one 24/7 operations desk.



