Ampara Airport (VCCG)
Medium airport · Ampara, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
Airport data
| Name | Ampara Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VCCG |
| IATA | ADP |
| Elevation | 150 ft (46 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 7°20'12" E 81°37'26" 7.33674, 81.62387 |
| Location | Ampara, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,600 ft (1097 m) | 151 ft | ASP | No |
Ampara Airport at a glance
Ampara Airport is a medium airport in Ampara, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, known to airline systems as ADP. The field elevation of 150 ft (46 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VCCG 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, 07/25, offers 3,600 ft (1097 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VCCG 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 Ampara Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Batticaloa International Airport | VCCB | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Hingurakgoda Air Force Base | VCCH | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport | VCRI | 129 km (70 NM) |
| China Bay Airport | VCCT | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Anuradhapura Airport | VCCA | 170 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ampara Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 150 ft field elevation of Ampara 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 Ampara Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ampara Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ampara Airport is VCCG, and its IATA code is ADP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ampara Airport above sea level?
Ampara Airport sits at an elevation of 150 feet (46 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ampara Airport located?
The airport lies at 7.3367, 81.6239 — in Ampara, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Batticaloa International Airport, about 41 km away.
Does VCCG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VCCG 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 Ampara Airport?
Ampara Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 3,600 ft (1097 m) with a ASP surface.