VCRI · HRI
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
Mattala, Southern ProvinceElevation 157 ftLarge airport
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Runway detail
05/23
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is in Mattala, Southern Province. Field elevation 157 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAVCRI / HRI
RegionSouthern Province
CountrySri Lanka
Coordinates6.2839, 81.1242
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES
Communications
121.7
Ground
Ground
119.85
Tower
Tower
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does VCRI have a METAR?
Yes. VCRI is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does VCRI have a TAF?
When VCRI issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at VCRI?
VCRI sits at 157 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for VCRI?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.