Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Sri Lanka

VCRIHRI

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

Mattala, Sri Lanka

ICAO

VCRI

IATA

HRI

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

157 ft

Country

Sri Lanka

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at VCRI

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (VCRI / HRI) in Mattala, Sri Lanka, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

VCRI is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

Ground Handling at VCRI

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

Fuel Arrangements at VCRI

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

Flight Planning & Dispatch to VCRI

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for VCRI: 6° 17′ 2″ N 81° 7′ 26″ E; elevation 157 ft.

Crew & Passenger Services in Mattala

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Mattala.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VCRI.

Cargo Operations at VCRI

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

Field Information

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

Latitude
6° 17′ 2″ N
Longitude
81° 7′ 26″ E
ICAO code
VCRI
IATA code
HRI
Municipality
Mattala
Timezone
—
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
—
Fire Category
—
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To HRI?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for VCRI.

Submit flight inquiry for VCRI