Ground Handling at VCCC Airport / RML Airport / RATMALANA Airport
| AIRPORT NAME: | Ratmalana International Airport / Colombo |
| ICAO CODE: | VCCC AIRPORT |
| IATA CODE: | RML AIRPORT |
| CITY | Colombo |
| AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA AT VCCC AIRPORT / RML AIRPORT / RATMALANA AIRPORT | ||
| 1 | ARP coordinates and site at AD | 064923N 0795306E
454M BRG 3000 GEO from Tower in main Terminal Building. |
| 2U | Direction and Distance from City | 14KM From Colombo |
| 3 | Elevation/Reference temperature | 7.3M(24FT)/31.6 C0 |
| 4 | MAG VAR/Annual change | 20 W (2018) / Negligible |
| 5 | Types of traffic permitted | VFR |
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OPERATIONAL HOURS AT VCCC AIRPORT / RML AIRPORT / RATMALANA AIRPORT |
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| 1 | AIRPORT HOURS AT VCCC AIRPORT / RML AIRPORT:: | 0030-1230 UTC DLY |
| 2 | RESTRICTIONS AT VCCC AIRPORT / RML AIRPORT: | (RWY 04/22 closed BTN 0800-1100 (UTC) on 1st and 3rd TUE of EV month for SKED MAINT) |
| 3 | CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION AT VCCC AIRPORT / RML AIRPORT: | YES |
| 4 | PORT OF ENTRY/ EXIT AT VCCC AIRPORT / RML AIRPORT: | YES,
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| 5 | SLOTS/PPR REQUIREMENTS AT VCCC AIRPORT / RML AIRPORT: | YES,
You can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to apply and coordinate slots. |
| 6 | GROUND HANDLER/ SUPERVISORY AGENT at VCCC AIRPORT / RML AIRPORT | BizAv International Pvt Ltd
You can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to arrange Ground Handling. |
| 7 | HEALTH AND SANITATION AT VCCC AIRPORT / RML AIRPORT: | FIRST AID AVAILABLE |
| 8 | AIS BRIEFING OFFICE AT VCCC AIRPORT / RML AIRPORT: | HO |
| 9 | ATS reporting office (ARO) AT VCCC AIRPORT / RML AIRPORT: | HO
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| 10 | MET BRIEFING OFFICE AT VCCC AIRPORT / RML AIRPORT: | H24
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| 11 | ATS AT VCCC AIRPORT / RML AIRPORT: | H24
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| 12 | FUELING AT VCCC AIRPORT / RML AIRPORT: | HO
You can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to arrange fuelling. |
| 13 | SECURITY AT VCCC AIRPORT / RML AIRPORT: | H24 |
| 14 | DE-ICING AT VCCC AIRPORT / RML AIRPORT: | NIL |
| 15 | HANGAR SPACE FOR VISITING AIRCRAFT AT VCCC AIRPORT / RML AIRPORT: | You can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to arrange hanger. |
| 16 | CATERING AT VCCC AIRPORT / RML AIRPORT: | You can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to arrange catering. |
| CREW / PASSENGER FACILITIES AT VCCC AIRPORT / RML AIRPORT / RATMALANA AIRPORT | ||
| 1 | HOTELS | AVAILABLE AT CITY SIDE.
You can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to book hotel. |
| 2 | RESTAURANTS | AVAILABLE |
| 3 | CITY SIDE TRANSPORTATION | AVAILABLE
You can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to book transportation |
RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES AT VCCC AIRPORT / RML AIRPORT / RATMALANA AIRPORT
| 1 | AD category for fire fighting | CAT VI |
| 2 | Rescue equipment | Three fire fighting vehicles with altogether 20800L water capacity and altogether 2475L foam capacity available. Portable fire pumps, Para Tec Air Gun 40, Cutting equipment, breathing apparatus sets, Hazmat Suits and Protective Suits available |
| 3 | Capability for removal of disabled aircraft | No standard aircraft removal equipment available. However, Mobile Crane, R/T Crane ,Boom Truck and Fork Lift..etc standard maintenance equipment are available for emergency use on hiring basis( Outsource) |
DECLARED DISTANCES AT VCCC AIRPORT / RML AIRPORT / RATMALANA AIRPORT
| RWY designator | Intersection
Departures |
TORA
(M) |
TODA
(M) |
ASDA
(M) |
LDA
(M) |
Remarks |
| 04 | —– —– WesternTWY EasternTWY |
1770 | 1770 | 1770 | 1770 | NIL |
| 22 | 1770 | 1770 | 1770 | 1770 | NIL | |
| 04 | 1030 | 1030 | 1030 | —- | NIL | |
| 22 | 1552 | 1552 | 1552 | —- | NIL |
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AT VCCC AIRPORT / RML AIRPORT / RATMALANA AIRPORT
| Designations RWY
NR |
TRUE BRG | Dimensions of RWY
M |
Strength (PCN) and surface of RWY and SWY | THR coordinates
THR Geoid Undulation (GUND) |
THR elevation and highest elevation of TDZ of precision APP RWY (FT) |
| 04 | 032.43
° GEO |
1770 X 30 | PCN
34/F/D/Z/U Asphalt |
064853.89N 0795254.19E
GUND (-) 98.63M |
THR : 7.21M |
| 22 | 212.43
° GEO |
064942.59N 0795325.02E
GUND (-) 98.61M |
THR : 2.52M |
APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING AT VCCC AIRPORT / RML AIRPORT / RATMALANA AIRPORT
| Designations RWY | APCH LGT TYPE LEN INTST | THR LGT
COLOUR WBAR |
VASIS
(MEHT) PAPI |
TDZ, LGT LEN | RWY centre line LGT
Length, spacing, colour and intensity |
RWY edge LGT
Length, spacing, colour and intensity |
| 04 | NIL | GREEN | PAPI
LEFT/3º (12.60M) |
N/A | N/A | 1770M
61M WHITE Medium INST |
| 22 | NIL | GREEN | PAPI
LEFT/3º (11.10M) |
N/A | N/A | 1770M
61M WHITE Medium INST |
VCCC Landing Permit Notice Period: It I recommended to apply 3 working days in advance in order to secure lot & parking however permit can be arrange on 1 day prior notice also in certain cases.
Crew visa requirements for GA flights in Sri Lanka: All general aviation crew arriving Srilanka will be cleared on General Deceleration (Gen Dec)
Pax visa requirements for GA flights in Sri Lanka: All Pax can avail Visa on arrival however we recommend to have Visa beforehand to avoid any delay/ Discomfort on arrival.
Pax can apply for e-visa online: https://www.etagov.la/slvisa/
Remarks: It is mandatory regulation to carry tow bar on board the aircraft in Srilanka, Self-power out parking stands are subject to availability.
Note: Information given in above article are subject to change from time to time, for latest information please feel free to contact us.
If you have any questions about this article or would like assistance planning your next flight to India, contact us ops@bizaviation.net or (OPS)- (+91)-93 11 11 11 96.
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