Ground Handling at VCRI Airport / HRI Airport / MATTALA Airport
Ground Handling Company at VCRI, Mattala Airport
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AIRPORT NAME: Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport / Mattala
ICAO CODE: VCRI AIRPORT
IATA CODE: HRI AIRPORT
CITY MATTALA / HAMBANTOTA
AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA AT VCRI AIRPORT / HRI AIRPORT / MATTALA AIRPORT
1 ARP coordinates and site at AD 061704.08N 0810726.86E (RWY Mid Point)
2U Direction and Distance from City 9NM, Bearing 0010 , from Hambantota town.
3 Elevation/Reference temperature 48M / 32.50C
4 MAG VAR/Annual change 2 0 W (2017) / Negligible
5 Types of traffic permitted IFR/VFR
 OPERATIONAL HOURS AT VCRI AIRPORT / HRI AIRPORT / MATTALA AIRPORT
1 AIRPORT HOURS AT VCRI AIRPORT / HRI AIRPORT:: H24
2 RESTRICTIONS AT VCRI AIRPORT / HRI AIRPORT: H24
3 CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION AT VCRI AIRPORT / HRI AIRPORT: YES
4 PORT OF ENTRY/ EXIT AT VCRI AIRPORT / HRI AIRPORT: YES
5 SLOTS/PPR REQUIREMENTS AT VCRI AIRPORT / HRI AIRPORT: YES,You can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to apply and coordinate slots.
6 GROUND HANDLER/ SUPERVISORY AGENT at VCRI AIRPORT / HRI AIRPORT BizAv International Pvt LtdYou can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to arrange Ground Handling.
7 HEALTH AND SANITATION AT VCRI AIRPORT / HRI AIRPORT: First aid available at airport.
8 AIS BRIEFING OFFICE AT VCRI AIRPORT / HRI AIRPORT: H24
9 ATS reporting office (ARO) AT VCRI AIRPORT / HRI AIRPORT: H24
10 MET BRIEFING OFFICE AT VCRI AIRPORT / HRI AIRPORT: H24
11 ATS AT VCRI AIRPORT / HRI AIRPORT: H24
12 FUELING AT VCRI AIRPORT / HRI AIRPORT: H24You can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to arrange fuelling.
13 SECURITY AT VCRI AIRPORT / HRI AIRPORT: H24
14 DE-ICING AT VCRI AIRPORT / HRI AIRPORT: NIL
15 HANGAR SPACE FOR VISITING AIRCRAFT AT VCRI AIRPORT / HRI AIRPORT: You can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to arrange hanger.
16 CATERING AT VCRI AIRPORT / HRI AIRPORT: You can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to arrange catering.
CREW / PASSENGER FACILITIES AT VCRI AIRPORT / HRI AIRPORT / MATTALA 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 AVAILABLEYou can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to book transportation

RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES AT VCRI AIRPORT / HRI AIRPORT / MATTALA AIRPORT

1 AD category for fire fighting Cat X  (No facilities for foaming of RWY)
2 Rescue equipment Adequate rescue and fire fighting vehicles, equipment and personnel available.
3 Capability for removal of disabled aircraft Hydraulic jacks , Max. A320

DECLARED DISTANCES AT VCRI AIRPORT / HRI AIRPORT / MATTALA AIRPORT

RWY designator TORA(M) TODA(M) ASDA(M) LDA(M) Remarks
05 3500 3800 3500 3500 NIL
23 3500 3800 3500 3500


PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AT VCRI AIRPORT / HRI AIRPORT / MATTALA AIRPORT

Designations RWYNR TRUE BRG Dimensions of RWYM Strength (PCN) and surface of RWY and SWY THR coordinatesTHR Geoid

Undulation

(GUND)

THR elevation and highest elevation of TDZ of precision APP RWY (FT)
05 045.80o GEO 3500 X 60 PCN71/F/B/W/T

Asphalt

061624.53N0810645.88E

GUND (-)97.5M

THR ELEV 41.5M
25 225.80o GEO 061743.63N0810807.84E

GUND (-)97.5M

THR ELEV 48.5M

APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING AT VCRI AIRPORT / HRI AIRPORT / MATTALA 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

05 Simple Approach  Lighting System; 420M, Five steps brightness change GREEN PAPI Both Sides/3oMEHT

22.53M

N/A 3500M,15M,

(0M-2600M) – Variable WHITE,

(2600M-3200M) – Alternate RED/WHITE,

(3200M-3500M) – RED

LIH

3500M,60M,

(0M-2900M) – WHITE,

(2900M-3500M) – AMBER

LIH

23 ICAO CAT I   Precision Approach Lighting System. Five cross Bars.  Five steps brightness change. GREEN PAPI Both Sides/3o

MEHT

19.53M

3500M,15M,

(0M-2600M) – Variable WHITE,

(2600M-3200M) – Alternate RED/WHITE,

(3200M-3500M) – RED

LIH

3500M,60M,

(0M-2900M) – WHITE,

(2900M-3500M) – AMBER

LIH

VCRI 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 Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka, 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.

You can also read our blog on business aircraft ops to Major International Airports in Srlanka: VCBI Airport  (Bandaranaike Airport), VCCC Airport (Ratmalana Airport), VCCA Airport (Anuradhapura Airport), VCCB Airport (Batticaloa Airport), VCCG Airport (Galoya Airport), VCCH Airport (Hingurakgoda Airport), VCCI Airport (Iranamadu Airport), VCCJ Airport (Jaffna Airport), VCCN Airport (Katukurunda Airport), VCCK Airport (Koggala Airport), VCCS Airport (Sigiriya Airport), VCCT Airport (Chinabay Airport), VCCV Airport (Vavunia Airport), VCCW Airport (Wirawila Airport)