International Hub · Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
ICAO
VCBI
IATA
CMB
Category
International Hub
Elevation
30 ft
Country
Sri Lanka
Flight Support Services
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (VCBI / CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka, through one 24/7 OCC desk.
VCBI is listed in our network as an international hub with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
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.
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VCBI covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 9; airport category B as published.
Fuel on record at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport: Jet fuel & Avgas. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.
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′ 52″ N 79° 53′ 2″ E; elevation 30 ft; local time UTC+5.
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.
Support for freighter operations into VCBI covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
OCC Dispatch Desk
Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for VCBI.
Submit flight inquiry for VCBIOperational Notes
The ICAO code is VCBI and the IATA code is CMB.
Yes. Fuel on record at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is Jet fuel & Avgas; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 9.
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport operates on UTC+5.
Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for VCBI.
Airport Network
Sri Lanka has 10 airports in The Network Plan network. Nearest to VCBI: