Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): Codes, Runways & Location
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (IATA: RML · ICAO: VCCC) is a large airport serving Colombo, Sri Lanka. It lies at 6.8216° N, 79.8859° E, 22 ft (7 m) above sea level.
Overview of Colombo Ratmalana International Airport
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Colombo in Sri Lanka. It is identified by the IATA code RML and the ICAO code VCCC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1833 m (6013 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 22 ft (7 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Katukurunda Air Force Base (KTY) about 32 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 ≈ 1,833 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Colombo Ratmalana International Airport
Where is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport located?
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Its coordinates are 6.8216° N, 79.8859° E.
What is the airport code for Colombo Ratmalana International Airport?
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport has an IATA code of RML and an ICAO code of VCCC.
How long is the runway at Colombo Ratmalana International Airport?
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport's longest runway is about 1833 m (6013 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Colombo Ratmalana International Airport have?
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport a major airport?
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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