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Mattala Rajapaksa Intl (VCRI/HRI) — Mattala, Sri Lanka
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 119.85
- Runways
- 05/23
- Elevation
- 157 ft
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Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
8/10
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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: 119.850 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- 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: Not recorded
- 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
- APIS 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.
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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.
Active NOTAMs
A0530/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 02/26 WEF 26 NOV 2026.
AERODROME OBSTACLE DATA REVISED.
2026-11-26 00:00 UTC
2026-12-09 23:59 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at VCRI?
- The tower frequency at Mattala Rajapaksa Intl is 119.85 MHz.
- 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). Permit details for Sri Lanka
- Where is VCRI located?
- Mattala Rajapaksa Intl (VCRI) is located in Mattala, Sri Lanka.
- What is the IATA code for VCRI?
- The IATA code for Mattala Rajapaksa Intl is HRI.
- Is VCRI a port of entry?
- Yes, Mattala Rajapaksa Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.