Batticaloa International Airport (VCCB)
Medium airport · Batticaloa, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
Airport data
| Name | Batticaloa International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VCCB |
| IATA | BTC |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 7°42'18" E 81°40'38" 7.70507, 81.67716 |
| Location | Batticaloa, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,118 ft (1560 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
Batticaloa International Airport at a glance
Batticaloa International Airport is a medium airport in Batticaloa, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, known to airline systems as BTC. The field elevation of 20 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VCCB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 06/24, offers 5,118 ft (1560 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VCCB 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 Batticaloa International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ampara Airport | VCCG | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Hingurakgoda Air Force Base | VCCH | 86 km (46 NM) |
| China Bay Airport | VCCT | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Anuradhapura Airport | VCCA | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport | VCRI | 169 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Batticaloa International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 20 ft field elevation of Batticaloa International 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 Batticaloa International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Batticaloa International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Batticaloa International Airport is VCCB, and its IATA code is BTC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Batticaloa International Airport above sea level?
Batticaloa International Airport sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Batticaloa International Airport located?
The airport lies at 7.7051, 81.6772 — in Batticaloa, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ampara Airport, about 41 km away.
Does VCCB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VCCB 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 Batticaloa International Airport?
Batticaloa International Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,118 ft (1560 m) with a ASP surface.