Medium airport · Mattala, Sri Lanka
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is a medium airport serving Mattala, Sri Lanka. Its IATA code is HRI. Its ICAO code is VCRI. It has 1 runway, longest 11,483 ft (Asphalt). Elevation 157 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Mattala, Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| IATA code | HRI |
| ICAO code | VCRI |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 11,483 ft (Asphalt) |
| Elevation | 157 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 6.2839° N, 81.1242° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Galle Fort · Sri Lanka · 64.8 miles away
- Temple of the Tooth · Sri Lanka · 77.2 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Bundala National Park · Sri Lanka · 8.4 miles away
- Lunugamvehera National Park · Sri Lanka · 10.2 miles away
- Udawalawe National Park · Sri Lanka · 19.4 miles away
- Yala National Park · Sri Lanka · 31.7 miles away
- Kumana National Park · Sri Lanka · 41.8 miles away
- Horton Plains National Park · Sri Lanka · 42.0 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Weerawila Airport
7.9 miles awayHambantota Seaplane Base
11.1 miles awayTissa Tank Waterdrome
11.4 miles awayMawella Lagoon Seaplane Base
33.7 miles awayNuwara Eliya (Lake Gregory) Waterdrome
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport?
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport — its IATA code is HRI and its ICAO code is VCRI.
Where is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport located?
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport serves Mattala, Sri Lanka. Its coordinates are 6.2839° N, 81.1242° E.
How high is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport?
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport sits at 157 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#309579
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mattala_Rajapaksa_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.