Batticaloa International Airport (BTC): Codes, Runways & Location
Batticaloa International Airport (IATA: BTC · ICAO: VCCB) is a medium-sized airport serving Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. It lies at 7.7051° N, 81.6772° E, 20 ft (6 m) above sea level.
Overview of Batticaloa International Airport
Batticaloa International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Batticaloa in Sri Lanka. It is identified by the IATA code BTC and the ICAO code VCCB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Batticaloa International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1560 m (5118 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. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 20 ft (6 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ampara Airport (ADP) about 41 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 ≈ 1,560 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Batticaloa International Airport
Where is Batticaloa International Airport located?
Batticaloa International Airport is located in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. Its coordinates are 7.7051° N, 81.6772° E.
What is the airport code for Batticaloa International Airport?
Batticaloa International Airport has an IATA code of BTC and an ICAO code of VCCB.
How long is the runway at Batticaloa International Airport?
Batticaloa International Airport's longest runway is about 1560 m (5118 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Batticaloa International Airport have?
Batticaloa International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Batticaloa International Airport a major airport?
Batticaloa International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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