Weerawila Airport (WRZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Weerawila Airport (IATA: WRZ · ICAO: VCCW) is a small airport serving Weerawila, Sri Lanka. It lies at 6.2545° N, 81.2352° E, 50 ft (15 m) above sea level.
Overview of Weerawila Airport
Weerawila Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Weerawila in Sri Lanka. It is identified by the IATA code WRZ and the ICAO code VCCW. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Weerawila Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1219 m (4000 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 50 ft (15 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) 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 ≈ 1,219 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Weerawila Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Weerawila Airport
Where is Weerawila Airport located?
Weerawila Airport is located in Weerawila, Sri Lanka. Its coordinates are 6.2545° N, 81.2352° E.
What is the airport code for Weerawila Airport?
Weerawila Airport has an IATA code of WRZ and an ICAO code of VCCW.
How long is the runway at Weerawila Airport?
Weerawila Airport's longest runway is about 1219 m (4000 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Weerawila Airport have?
Weerawila Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Weerawila Airport a major airport?
Weerawila Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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