Regional airport · Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

Batticaloa International

VCCBBTC
Elevation
20 ft
Coordinates
7°42′N 81°41′E
Local time
Asia/Colombo

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Field information

VCCB runways, fuel & airport data

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

Batticaloa International (VCCB/BTC) has one runway, 06/24, 5,118 ft (1,560 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VCCB, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    Asia/Colombo

  • Country

    Sri Lanka

    LK

  • Municipality

    Batticaloa

  • Elevation

    20 ft

  • Position

    7.7051, 81.6772

  • Traffic level

    Medium

  • Fuel

    No fuel available

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 5

Runways · VCCB

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
06/245,118 ft (1,560 m)151 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at VCCB.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Batticaloa International (VCCB / BTC) in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VCCB is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at VCCB

  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 VCCB

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at VCCB

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to VCCB

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VCCB: 7° 42′ 18″ N 81° 40′ 38″ E; elevation 20 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Batticaloa

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at VCCB

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

Location

Where VCCB sits in the network

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