4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“It is closer to several southern tourist attractions, including national parks and beautiful coastal areas.”
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Airports / Sri Lanka / HRI
Medium airport · HRI
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.
Mattala, Sri Lanka · 157 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
730 ratings
0
Operators based
157
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Mattala, Sri LankaELEV 157 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
730
Google reviews
ratings on Google
157
Field elevation
feet above sea level
51
Nearest alternate
nm to KCT
Field standing
51 nm
To the nearest alternate
Koggala Airport (KCT).
Overview
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (VCRI / HRI) is a mid-sized airport serving Mattala, Sri Lanka. The airport sits 157 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into HRI for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Koggala Airport (KCT, 51 nm), Ampara Airport (ADP, 70 nm), and Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML, 81 nm). With a single 11,483-foot paved runway, HRI can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from HRI depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Hambantota International Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Mattala.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff were polite, professional, and approachable.”
SR R5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“For families with children or elderly passengers, this is especially convenient.”
SR R5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VCRI
IATA
HRI
FAA / Local
VCRI
Elevation
157 ft
Coordinates
6.2839° N · 81.1242° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Sri Lanka fields
state range 6–324 ft
At 157 ft, HRI sits higher than 70% of the 10 Sri Lanka fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,483 ft
- 05/2311,483 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,483 ft
HRI's 11,483 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 51nmKCTKoggala AirportGalle
- 70nmADPAmpara AirportAmpara
- 81nmRMLColombo Ratmalana International AirportColombo
- 91nmCMBBandaranaike International Colombo AirportColombo
- 91nmBTCBatticaloa International AirportBatticaloa
- 106nmHIMHingurakgoda Air Force BasePolonnaruwa Town
Location
Open the full mapVCRI · Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport · Mattala, Sri Lanka
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HRI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,114 nm | 14h 37m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,957 nm | 16h 35m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 7,350 nm | 17h 30m |
| Boston (BED) | 7,515 nm | 17h 53m |
| New York (TEB) | 7,664 nm | 18h 13m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,743 nm | 18h 24m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 7,842 nm | 18h 38m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,848 nm | 18h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HRI?
- Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,483 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at HRI?
- Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,483 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to HRI?
- The closest alternate is Koggala Airport (KCT), about 51 nm away, followed by Ampara Airport (ADP) at 70 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HRI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 14h 37m (6,114 nm), Honolulu about 16h 35m (6,957 nm), Seattle about 17h 30m (7,350 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.