Ampara Airport

VCCG / ADP

Ampara, LK

Last Updated
Jun 10, 07:10Z

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Currently using: VCRI
Weather Source: Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (VCRI)
Distance: 70nm / 129km from VCCG

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 53 min ago
07:10Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
19 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
1,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VCRI 100710Z 23019KT 9999 BKN018 31/25 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 150 ft
BKN 1,800 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,950 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Ampara Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 19 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 18-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1800 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 25°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CCG
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
3,600 ft 151 ft ASP 65°
17.9 kt 6.5 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ampara Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VCCG
IATA Code: ADP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 150 ft MSL

Location

City: Ampara
Country: LK
Latitude: 7.336745°
Longitude: 81.623869°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 3,600 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ampara Airport

Overview

Ampara Airport serves the Ampara District in eastern Sri Lanka, positioned at coordinates 7.336745, 81.623869. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 150 feet above mean sea level, it provides essential regional aviation connectivity for the eastern provincial area.

Flying Conditions

The airport's relatively low elevation and tropical location suggest potential for high humidity and variable wind conditions. Pilots should anticipate typical Sri Lankan maritime climate characteristics, with potential for rapid weather transitions characteristic of coastal and near-coastal environments.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (07/25) with an asphalt surface measuring 3,600 feet in length. Its geographic position in eastern Sri Lanka indicates potential terrain variations and localized meteorological influences that pilots should carefully assess during pre-flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25's orientation suggests potential wind alignment considerations for approach and departure procedures. Pilots should carefully evaluate current wind conditions and runway length when planning operations, noting the 3,600-foot asphalt runway's operational limitations for different aircraft types.

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.

Official Data Sources

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Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.