Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Mattala, Sri Lanka. Its IATA code is HRI and its ICAO code is VCRI. The airport lies at an elevation of 157 ft (48 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 11,483 ft (3,500 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Colombo time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- HRI
- ICAO code
- VCRI
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 157 ft (48 m)
- Coordinates
- 6.2839, 81.1242
- Time zone
- Asia/Colombo
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 11,483 ft · 3,500 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KCT Koggala Airport | Galle, Sri Lanka | 95 km · 59 mi |
| RML Colombo Ratmalana International Airport | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 149 km · 93 mi |
| CMB Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 169 km · 105 mi |
| BTC Batticaloa International Airport | Batticaloa, Sri Lanka | 169 km · 105 mi |
| TRR China Bay Airport | Trincomalee, Sri Lanka | 251 km · 156 mi |
| JAF Jaffna International Airport | Jaffna, Sri Lanka | 407 km · 253 mi |
| TCR Tuticorin Airport | Vagaikulam, India | 436 km · 271 mi |
| IXM Madurai Airport | Madurai, India | 517 km · 321 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from HRI. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL New Delhi | 2,513 | 1,561 | 1,357 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 2,595 | 1,613 | 1,401 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,456 | 2,148 | 1,866 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,157 | 3,205 | 2,785 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,463 | 4,016 | 3,490 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 6,743 | 4,190 | 3,641 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,787 | 4,217 | 3,665 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,231 | 5,115 | 4,445 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,593 | 5,340 | 4,640 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,648 | 5,373 | 4,669 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,879 | 5,517 | 4,794 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 14,107 | 8,765 | 7,617 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,202 | 8,824 | 7,668 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 15,092 | 9,378 | 8,149 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,322 | 9,521 | 8,273 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 17,155 | 10,660 | 9,263 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Ground | 121.700 | |
| Tower | 119.850 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport?
The IATA code of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is HRI and its ICAO code is VCRI.
Where is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport located?
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is in Mattala, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at 6.2839, 81.1242.
What time zone is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport in?
Mattala Rajapaksa 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 Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 11,483 ft (3,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Koggala Airport (KCT), about 95 km (59 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.