Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

VCRI / HRI

Mattala, LK

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
11:10Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
16kt
250°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

VCRI 141110Z 25016KT 9999 FEW018 33/21 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 157ft
FEW 1,800ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,957ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VCRI 140500Z 1406/1512 25015KT 9999 SCT018 TX34/1408Z TN25/1500Z BECMG 1406/1408 25015G25KT BECMG 1414/1416 25008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:21Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 15kt
Visibility: 10+ km
14:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 250° 8kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CRI
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
11,483 ft 197 ft Asphalt
↑ 15.0kt ↔ 5.5kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VCRI
IATA Code: HRI
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 157 ft MSL

Location

City: Mattala
Country: LK
Latitude: 6.284467°
Longitude: 81.124128°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 11,483 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (VCRI/HRI) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Mattala, LK. The facility operates at an elevation of 157 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 1 runway (05/23) with Asphalt surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.