Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI): Codes, Runways & Location
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (IATA: HRI · ICAO: VCRI) is a large airport serving Mattala, Sri Lanka. It lies at 6.2839° N, 81.1242° E, 157 ft (48 m) above sea level.
Overview of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Mattala in Sri Lanka. It is identified by the IATA code HRI and the ICAO code VCRI. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 157 ft (48 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Weerawila Airport (WRZ) about 13 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 ≈ 3,500 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
Where is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport located?
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is located in Mattala, Sri Lanka. Its coordinates are 6.2839° N, 81.1242° E.
What is the airport code for Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport?
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport has an IATA code of HRI and an ICAO code of VCRI.
How long is the runway at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport?
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport's longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport have?
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport a major airport?
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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