Anuradhapura Airport (VCCA)
Medium airport · Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
Airport data
| Name | Anuradhapura Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VCCA |
| IATA | ACJ |
| Elevation | 324 ft (99 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 8°18'6" E 80°25'43" 8.30154, 80.42848 |
| Location | Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,876 ft (1486 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
Anuradhapura Airport at a glance
Anuradhapura Airport is a medium airport in Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, known to airline systems as ACJ. The field elevation of 324 ft (99 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VCCA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 4,876 ft (1486 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VCCA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Anuradhapura Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hingurakgoda Air Force Base | VCCH | 67 km (36 NM) |
| China Bay Airport | VCCT | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | VCBI | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Batticaloa International Airport | VCCB | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Ampara Airport | VCCG | 170 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Anuradhapura Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 324 ft field elevation of Anuradhapura Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 10 airports and airfields we list for Sri Lanka — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Anuradhapura Airport
What is the ICAO code of Anuradhapura Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Anuradhapura Airport is VCCA, and its IATA code is ACJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Anuradhapura Airport above sea level?
Anuradhapura Airport sits at an elevation of 324 feet (99 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Anuradhapura Airport located?
The airport lies at 8.3015, 80.4285 — in Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hingurakgoda Air Force Base, about 67 km away.
Does VCCA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VCCA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Anuradhapura Airport?
Anuradhapura Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 4,876 ft (1486 m) with a ASP surface.