International hub · Colombo, Sri Lanka

Colombo/Bandaranaike International

VCBICMB
Elevation
30 ft
Coordinates
7°11′N 79°53′E
Local time
Asia/Colombo

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Field information

VCBI runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Colombo/Bandaranaike International (VCBI/CMB) has one runway, 04/22, 10,991 ft (3,350 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VCBI, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Asia/Colombo

  • Country

    Sri Lanka

    LK

  • Municipality

    Colombo

  • Elevation

    30 ft

  • Position

    7.1808, 79.8841

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Slots

    Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · VCBI

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
04/2210,991 ft (3,350 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at VCBI.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Colombo/Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VCBI is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at VCBI

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Sri Lanka

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Sri Lanka. Applicable permit lead times for Sri Lanka are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Sri Lanka are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at VCBI

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at VCBI covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at VCBI

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VCBI is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to VCBI

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VCBI: 7° 10′ 51″ N 79° 53′ 3″ E; elevation 30 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Colombo

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Colombo. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VCBI.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at VCBI

    Support for freighter operations into VCBI covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where VCBI sits in the network

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Operating into VCBI?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Colombo/Bandaranaike International — one desk for the whole trip.

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