FUEL, COORDINATED
Jet A-1 fuel and fuel uplift in Sri Lanka
SEAS arranges Jet A-1 fuel uplift at every international airport in Sri Lanka, coordinating suppliers, into-plane service and paperwork so refuelling never sits on your critical path — whether it's a full trip or a quick technical stop. We can also advise on tankering where fuel pricing or availability makes it worthwhile. Check Jet A-1 fuel uplift checklist.
Published minimum notice
Lead times at a glance
Airport | Jet A-1 | Method | Notes |
| VCBI / CMB - Colombo | Available, H24 | Hydrant & refueller | AVGAS 100LL on 3 days' notice; |
VCCC / RML - | Available (HJ) | Refueller | AVGAS 100LL on 3 days' notice |
| VCRI / HRI - Mattala | Available, H24 | Hydrant & refueller | Best-suited to technical/fuel stops; |
| VCCJ / JAF - Jaffna | Available — 15,000 L | Refueller | Limited capacity; confirm uplift & |
Fuel availability, method and capacity are from the eAIP (2025) and can change by NOTAM. SEAS confirms uplift, grade, quantity and timing for each flight before arrival, and never presents fuel as guaranteed.
TANKERING
Tankering & planning

Frequently asked
Fuelling questions, answered
Planning an operation into Sri Lanka?
Practical information for flight departments, operators, dispatchers and trip planners — covering Sri Lanka flight permits, airport operations, ground handling, aviation fuel and technical stops.

How to Plan a Fuel Stop in Sri Lanka: VCBI vs VCRI
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Sri Lanka Flight Planning: Routes, Colombo FIR and Operational Coordination
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Ratmalana VCCC vs Bandaranaike VCBI for Business Aviation
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NEED FUEL ARRANGED IN SRI LANKA?
Send us the uplift. We’ll coordinate the fuel.
Share your aircraft, airport and schedule, and our operations desk will arrange Jet A‑1 (or AVGAS) with the local supplier, coordinate into‑plane and confirm the uplift with your handling and permits.
