Batticaloa International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. Its IATA code is BTC and its ICAO code is VCCB. The airport lies at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 5,118 ft (1,560 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Colombo time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BTC
- ICAO code
- VCCB
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 20 ft (6 m)
- Coordinates
- 7.7051, 81.6772
- Time zone
- Asia/Colombo
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,118 ft · 1,560 m | 151 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Batticaloa International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TRR China Bay Airport | Trincomalee, Sri Lanka | 108 km · 67 mi |
| HRI Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport | Mattala, Sri Lanka | 169 km · 105 mi |
| CMB Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 206 km · 128 mi |
| RML Colombo Ratmalana International Airport | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 221 km · 137 mi |
| KCT Koggala Airport | Galle, Sri Lanka | 242 km · 150 mi |
| JAF Jaffna International Airport | Jaffna, Sri Lanka | 292 km · 181 mi |
| TCR Tuticorin Airport | Vagaikulam, India | 418 km · 260 mi |
| IXM Madurai Airport | Madurai, India | 460 km · 286 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BTC. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL New Delhi | 2,368 | 1,471 | 1,278 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 2,571 | 1,598 | 1,388 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,404 | 2,115 | 1,838 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 4,995 | 3,104 | 2,697 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,394 | 3,973 | 3,453 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,643 | 4,128 | 3,587 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 6,883 | 4,277 | 3,717 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,149 | 5,063 | 4,400 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,569 | 5,325 | 4,627 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,640 | 5,369 | 4,665 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,794 | 5,464 | 4,748 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,081 | 8,750 | 7,603 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 14,227 | 8,840 | 7,682 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 14,923 | 9,273 | 8,058 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,190 | 9,439 | 8,202 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 16,996 | 10,561 | 9,177 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Batticaloa International Airport?
The IATA code of Batticaloa International Airport is BTC and its ICAO code is VCCB.
Where is Batticaloa International Airport located?
Batticaloa International Airport is in Batticaloa, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, at 7.7051, 81.6772.
What time zone is Batticaloa International Airport in?
Batticaloa International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Colombo. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Batticaloa International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 5,118 ft (1,560 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Batticaloa International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is China Bay Airport (TRR), about 108 km (67 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.