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Mattala Rajapaksa Intl

Mattala Rajapaksa Intl (VCRI/HRI) serves Mattala, Sri Lanka. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (05/23). Field elevation is 157 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: VCRI
  • Name: Mattala Rajapaksa Intl
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 6.284467
  • Longitude: 81.12413
  • Elevation: 157 ft
  • Country: Sri Lanka
  • Municipality: Mattala
  • IATA Code: HRI
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Colombo
  • Distance from City: 0.3 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 05/23

  • Designation: 05/23
  • Dimensions: 11483 X 197
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NULL
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.mria.lk/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx LKR 500/ton
  • Parking Fee: LKR 300/ton per 24h
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: LKR
  • Remarks: Fees set by Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka. International rates apply.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Ceylon Petroleum Corporation supply. Advance fuel arrangement recommended.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: CIQ available. Visa on arrival available for many nationalities.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: Modern facility with good approach aids. Limited GA traffic.

Alternates

VCBI

  • ICAO: VCBI
  • Name: Bandaranaike Intl Colombo
  • Distance (NM): 91.4
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ at main terminal. ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) required for most nationalities. APIS required.

Airport Services

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Sri Lanka Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 3d Landing: 30d
  • Overflight Permit: Yes
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours minimum prior to scheduled departure
  • Landing Lead Time: 30 days for non-scheduled passenger commercial operations; 7 days for non-scheduled cargo and private flights; 3 days for technical landings; hours for air ambulance/relief
Private / GA Operations:

Prior permission required. 7-day lead time for private flights. Full documentation required.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What fuel is available at VCRI?
Mattala Rajapaksa Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does VCRI require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Mattala Rajapaksa Intl (Sri Lanka).