International hub · Colombo, Sri Lanka

Colombo/Ratmalana

VCCCRML
Elevation
22 ft
Coordinates
6°49′N 79°53′E
Local time
Asia/Colombo

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Field information

VCCC runways, fuel & airport data

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

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Asia/Colombo

  • Country

    Sri Lanka

    LK

  • Municipality

    Colombo

  • Elevation

    22 ft

  • Position

    6.8216, 79.8859

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at VCCC.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Colombo/Ratmalana (VCCC / RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VCCC 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 VCCC

  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 VCCC

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at VCCC

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to VCCC

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VCCC: 6° 49′ 18″ N 79° 53′ 9″ E; elevation 22 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 VCCC.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at VCCC

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

Location

Where VCCC sits in the network

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Operating into VCCC?

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

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