Southern Sri Lanka · VCRI / HRI
Mattala Rajapaksa 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
3,500 m × 60 m
JET A-1
H24 hydrant & refueller
AIRPORT HOURS
H24
Handler
Designated
SriLankan
Operational Reference
VCRI at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| ICAO / IATA | VCRI / HRI |
| Location | Mattala, Hambantota, southern Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | 06°17′04″N 081°07′27″E |
| Elevation | 48 m / 157 ft |
| Operator | Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Pvt) Ltd. |
| Runway | 05/23 — 3,500 × 60 m, asphalt |
| RWY Strength | PCN 71/F/B/W/T |
| Apron Strength | PCN 86/R/B/W/T |
| Airport Services | H24 — administration, CIQ, health, AIS, ATS, MET, fuelling, handling, security |
| Avgas | 100LL — available with 3 days' prior request |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 by hydrant & refueller · approx. 3 million L capacity |
| Ground Handler | SriLankan Airlines (designated) — SEAS coordinates |
Please note. Runway length does not guarantee acceptance for every aircraft or operation. Aircraft weight, performance, parking availability, handling arrangements and fuel uplift must be confirmed in advance. Airport information may change by NOTAM; SEAS confirms acceptance, handling, parking and operational requirements for each flight before operation.
What SEAS coordinates
Operational Services at VCRI
01 · Ground handling
Designated handler, supervised
SriLankan Airlines is the designated ground-handling agency at Mattala, and handling must be arranged before landing. SEAS coordinates with the designated handler and supervises the turnaround as your local representative. All arrivals and departures use SriLankan marshalling; parking is assigned by the Control Tower by aircraft type and apron availability.
02 · Fuel & technical support
Jet A-1, H24
Jet A-1 is available H24 through hydrant and refueller facilities, with published capacity of approximately 3 million litres. AVGAS 100LL is available with three days' prior request. Fuel uplift remains subject to prior confirmation for the specific aircraft and operation.
03 · 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, slot coordination and airport parking arrangements.
The case for Mattala
Why consider VCRI?
H24 Operations
Round-the-clock capability
Continuous customs, immigration, health and ATC capability supports night arrivals and flexible technical stops.
Infrastructure
Runway & apron capacity
A 3,500 m Runway 05/23 and a high-strength apron (PCN 86/R/B/W/T) accommodate large-cabin business jets and commercial airliners.
Southern gateway
Access to the south
Strategically positioned for southern Sri Lanka — wildlife reserves and the southern coastal resorts.
Frequently asked
VCRI 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.