Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Anuradhapura Airport (IATA: ACJ · ICAO: VCCA) is a medium-sized airport serving Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It lies at 8.3015° N, 80.4285° E, 324 ft (99 m) above sea level.
Overview of Anuradhapura Airport
Anuradhapura Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. It is identified by the IATA code ACJ and the ICAO code VCCA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Anuradhapura Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1486 m (4876 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 324 ft (99 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sigiriya Air Force Base (GIU) about 51 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,486 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Anuradhapura Airport
Where is Anuradhapura Airport located?
Anuradhapura Airport is located in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Its coordinates are 8.3015° N, 80.4285° E.
What is the airport code for Anuradhapura Airport?
Anuradhapura Airport has an IATA code of ACJ and an ICAO code of VCCA.
How long is the runway at Anuradhapura Airport?
Anuradhapura Airport's longest runway is about 1486 m (4876 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Anuradhapura Airport have?
Anuradhapura Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Anuradhapura Airport a major airport?
Anuradhapura Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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