Regional airport · Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka

Hingurakgoda/Minneriya AB

VCCHHIM
Elevation
170 ft
Coordinates
8°03′N 80°59′E
Local time
Asia/Colombo

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Field information

VCCH runways, fuel & airport data

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

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    Asia/Colombo

  • Country

    Sri Lanka

    LK

  • Municipality

    Polonnaruwa Town

  • Elevation

    170 ft

  • Position

    8.0498, 80.9814

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at VCCH.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Hingurakgoda/Minneriya AB (VCCH / HIM) in Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VCCH 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 VCCH

  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 VCCH

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at VCCH

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to VCCH

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VCCH: 8° 2′ 59″ N 80° 58′ 53″ E; elevation 170 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Hingurakgoda

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at VCCH

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

Location

Where VCCH sits in the network

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Operating into VCCH?

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

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