MAP

Port Overview

Port website: Sri Lanka Port Authority Website

Key port information can also be found at: Maritime Database information on Port of Colombo

Port Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

The terminal operating companies at the port of Colombo are Sri Lanka ports Authority, South Asian Gateway Terminal (Pvt) Ltd and Colombo International Container Terminal (Pvt) Ltd. These companies provide facilities like providing infrastructure for loading and unloading, navigating, and storage in order for clearance. Sri Lanka customs office provide services of screening and adding taxes. Other than that, there is the Sri Lanka Navy to provide security, and Premier shipping (Pvt) Ltd to provide stevedoring services.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

Port Performance

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://www.slpa.lk/application_resources/other/Tariff_2019.pdf

Berthing Specifications

Jaya Container Terminal

 Unity Container Terminal

South Asia Gateway Terminal

Colombo International Container Terminal

More information at: https://www.slpa.lk/port-colombo/terminals

General Cargo Handling Berths

Port Handling Equipment

Jaya Container Terminal

Equipment are managed by Sri Lanka Ports Authority.

Unity Container Terminal

Equipments are managed by Sri Lanka Ports Authority.

South Asia Gateway Terminal

Equipments are managed by South Asian Gateway Terminal (Pvt) Ltd

Colombo International Container Terminal

Equipment are managed by Colombo International Container Terminal (Pvt) Ltd.

Container Facilities

Port of Colombo provide many container facilities such as consolidation, storage facilities and handling. The port can handle 20 ft, 40 ft and 45 ft containers and 3 companies which overlooks 4 terminals provide these facilities. The facilities are in good condition.

Jaya Container Terminal

Unity Container Terminal

South Asia Gateway Terminal

Customs Guidance

Sri Lanka customs headquarters is located at a walking distance from the port of Colombo. The customs administration is a department under the Ministry of Finance and Mass Media. The main activities of the customs at the port are Collection of revenue, prevention of revenue leakages and other frauds, facilitation of legitimate trade, collection of import and export data to provide statistics and cooperation and coordination with other Government Departments and stakeholders in respect of imports and exports. Before exporting a good custom declaration document should be submitted along with other documents. (Information regarding the documents needed is available at: http://www.customs.gov.lk/exports/support_doc). The cusdec is an important document which should be produced to the customs. It is a document based on the internationally recognized Single Administrative Document (SAD).

For more information on customs in Sri Lanka, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Terminal Information

Multipurpose Terminal

The only multipurpose terminal available in the Port of Colombo is the Unity Terminal operated by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. It includes 2 container berths and 1 multipurpose berth.

Grain and Bulk Handling

N/a

Main Storage Terminal

N/a 

Stevedoring

Stevedoring was done by wharf companies before, but currently it is done by the Premier Shipping (Pvt) Ltd. The stevedoring activities include multi country container consolidation operations outside the port and within the port, container handling, and conventional cargo operations. Stevedoring charges can be found at: https://www.slpa.lk/application_resources/other/Tariff_2019.pdf

Hinterland Information

Goods are moved out of the port in container trucks. There are 6 container freight stations which has 2 ASCC each. The 6 container freight stations are DHL Global Forwarding Lanka Pvt Ltd., Ace Distriparks Pvt Ltd., Logilink Pvt Ltd., Expo Lanka Freight, Maersk Logistics Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. and Global Transportation and Logistics (Pvt) Ltd. Thereby goods move out from these container freight stations in their own trucks.

Port Security

Security standards of the port is established according to the SOLAS convention of International Maritime Organisation (IMO). The port is ISPS compliant. The security of the port is under the Sri Lankan Navy. It started in 2004 when a navy base was established at the Colombo port. The security team is responsible for the vehicles and people coming in and out. According to the situation of the country the security methods changes and currently CCTV cameras are used. However, for fire situations Colombo port has a special ship complaint with fire extinguishing facilities.

Port Overview

Port of Hambantota also known as Magampura Mahinda Rajapaksha Port is situated in a strategic location on maritime gateway to India. It was nationalized in 2010 to capture the business opportunities of providing services like supply of fuel, water, crew change in addition to the usual port operations for the ships passing Sri Lanka daily. Port of Hambantota is completely operated by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority with 5 terminals, in which 3 are in progress while other 2 are still under construction.

 Port website: http://www.hipg.lk/

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Hambantota International Port is managed by the Hambantota International Ports Group (Pvt) Ltd. It is a group created between Sri Lanka Ports Authority and China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited (CM Port). In addition, security is provided by Sri Lanka Navy and stevedoring is done by Premier Shipping (Pvt) Ltd.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://portcom.slpa.lk/Tariff/Tariff%20-%202015.pdf 

Berthing Specifications

More information at: http://www.hipg.lk/berth-layout/

Hambantota port consist of 13 berths.

General Cargo Handling Berths

Port Handling Equipment

Hambantota International Ports Group (Pvt) Ltd manages the port handling equipment. Two Ship to Shore cranes have been installed at the phase I general purpose berth. Both the cranes are of 50 MT Capacity. Further one number of Rubber Tyred Gantry with a capacity of 41 MT cranes have also been installed in order to service the same berth.

Container Facilities

Port of Hambantota consist of good container facilities and is growing faster each year.

Customs Guidance

Sri Lanka customs headquarters is located at a walking distance from the port of Colombo. The customs administration is a department coming under the Ministry of Finance and Mass Media. The main activities of the customs at the port are collection of revenue, prevention of revenue leakages and other frauds, facilitation of legitimate trade, collection of import and export data to provide statistics and cooperation and coordination with other Government Departments and stakeholders in respect of imports and exports. Before exporting a good custom declaration document should be submitted along with other documents. (Information regarding the documents needed is available at: http://www.customs.gov.lk/exports/support_doc). The cusdec is an important document which should be produced to the customs. It is a document based on the internationally recognized Single Administrative Document (SAD).

For more information on customs in Sri Lanka, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Terminal Information

Multipurpose Terminal

Hambantota airport consist of 2 general purpose terminals and 3 multipurpose terminals which can be used for Ro-Ro ships.

Grain and Bulk Handling

n/a

Main Storage Terminal

The port has storage facilities for diesel, Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), slop oil, water and foam. The port is equipped with fixed roof tanks (5 X 1000m³, 3 X 3000m³ and 3 X 5000m³), spherical tanks (3 X 2000m³), horizontal tanks and drinking water tower.

Stevedoring

Stevedoring facilities are provided by the Premier Shipping (Pvt) Ltd which is a private company. The services provided are freight forwarding, chartering, ship bunkering, bunkering, offshore management, supply of stores and provisions and acting as a shipping agent.

Hinterland Information

Port of Hambantota is planned to connect to the southern expressway for the easy distribution of containers. Also the Mattala International Airport is the closest airport available. Port of Hambantota up to now operates 11 Ha of land adjacent to the phase I general purpose terminal as dedicated Ro-Ro cargo yard. The finishes are of varied type and they were constructed in a short timeframe to cater to the significant increase of Ro-Ro operations. Under the phase II of the development project an additional 25 Ha of heavy-duty yards have been developed adjacent to the multipurpose terminal to cater for the expected container and other cargo operations.

Port Security

Security of the port is under the Sri Lankan navy. The company has also installed CCTV systems to increase security in the port especially to ensure the safety of valuable cargo such as vehicles that are being handled at the Hambantota port. The secure systems in place, have brought down pilferage to zero and a system to lodge formal complaints in the event of any missing items or parts in vehicles has also been implemented. In the case of missing items, the company has established a compensation scheme against losses, provided there is actual proof that items are missing.

Port Overview

Trincomalee harbour is the 5th largest natural habour and the 2nd best natural harbour in the world. The land area is 10 times larger than the port of Colombo. While the Port of Colombo is mostly for container shipping, Trincomalee Harbour is identified to cater for the bulk and break-bulk cargo and port related industrial activities. The port is operated by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, which includes only one terminal; named passenger terminal Trincomalee. Also the largest naval base of the country is situated at the Port of Trincomalee, also known as Sri Lanka Navy Dockyard.

The port operates on a 24-hour basis every day except May Day, in which only daylight navigation is open.

Port dimensions

 Port website: https://www.slpa.lk/port-colombo/trincomalee

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

The Port of Trincomalee is managed by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. Security provided by the Sri Lanka Navy and stevedoring is provided by Premier Shipping (Pvt) Ltd.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

Port Performance

No seasonal constraints.

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://portcom.slpa.lk/Tariff/Tariff%20-%202015.pdf 

Berthing Specifications

General Cargo Handling Berths

Port Handling Equipment

The port equipment is managed by the government and the private operator.

Container Facilities

There are no container facilities in the Port of Trincomalee.

Customs Guidance

Sri Lanka customs headquarters is located at a walking distance from the port of Colombo. The customs administration is a department coming under the Ministry of Finance and Mass Media. The main activities of the customs at the port are Collection of revenue, prevention of revenue leakages and other frauds, facilitation of legitimate trade, collection of import and export data to provide statistics and cooperation and coordination with other Government Departments and stakeholders in respect of imports and exports. Before exporting a good custom declaration document should be submitted along with other documents. (Information regarding the documents needed is available at: http://www.customs.gov.lk/exports/support_doc). The cusdec is an important document which should be produced to the customs. It is a document based on the internationally recognized Single Administrative Document (SAD). 

For more information on customs in Sri Lanka, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Terminal Information

Multipurpose Terminal

Consists of one multi-purpose berth owned by Prima.

Grain and Bulk Handling

N/A

Main Storage Terminal

The Port of Trincomalee consists of 2 warehouses namely China Bay 04 and China Bay 20 which consist of a total capacity of 3,906,000 ft³ and total area of 43,200 ft².

Stevedoring

Stevedoring facilities are provided by the Premier Shipping (Pvt) Ltd which is a private company. The services provided are freight forwarding, chartering, ship bunkering, bunkering, offshore management, supply of stores and provisions and acting as a shipping agent. 

Hinterland Information

N/A

Port Security

Port Security is under the Sri Lankan Navy.

Port Overview

Galle port is one of the most active regional ports in the country and it is the only Sri Lankan port which provides facilities for the pleasure yachts. It is currently operated by the Sri Lankan Ports Authority. However Sri Lankan Ports Authority has planned to develop the port to aid the increasing demand for freight handling.

Port website: https://www.slpa.lk/port-colombo/galle

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Port of Galle is managed by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. Security is provided by the Sri Lanka Navy and Stevedoring is provided by the Premier Shipping (Pvt) Ltd.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

Port Performance

No seasonal constraints.

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://portcom.slpa.lk/Tariff/Tariff%20-%202015.pdf 

Berthing Specifications

General Cargo Handling Berths

Port Handling Equipment

The port equipment is managed by the government.

Container Facilities

Port of Galle is mainly for cruise not for container handling.

Customs Guidance

Sri Lanka customs headquarters is located at a walking distance from the port of Colombo. The customs administration is a department coming under the Ministry of Finance and Mass Media. The main activities of the customs at the port are Collection of revenue, prevention of revenue leakages and other frauds, facilitation of legitimate trade, collection of import and export data to provide statistics and cooperation and coordination with other Government Departments and stakeholders in respect of imports and exports. Before exporting a good custom, declaration document should be submitted along with other documents. (Information regarding the documents needed is available at: http://www.customs.gov.lk/exports/support_doc). The cusdec is an important document which should be produced to the customs. It is a document based on the internationally recognized Single Administrative Document (SAD).

 For more information on customs in Sri Lanka, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Terminal Information

Multipurpose Terminal

n/a

Grain and Bulk Handling

n/a

Main Storage Terminal

Port of Galle consist of 2 warehouse facilities which has a total capacity of 1,226,667 ft³.

Stevedoring

Stevedoring facilities are provided by the Premier Shipping (Pvt) Ltd which is a private company. The services provided are freight forwarding, chartering, ship bunkering, bunkering, offshore management, supply of stores and provisions and acting as a shipping agent.

Hinterland Information

n/a

Port Security

Safety is ensured by Sri Lanka Navy.

Airport Overview

Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), also known as Katunayake Airport is the main international airport of Sri Lanka used for public and military purposes. It is owned by the Government of Sri Lanka and operated by Airport and Aviation Services (SL). BIA acts as the hub of Sri Lankan Airlines; the national carrier of Sri Lanka and Cinnamon Air (Wikipedia, 2019)

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Government of Sri Lanka has the authority of the Bandaranaike International Airport while Airport and Aviation Services Ltd manages the airport. Ceylon Petrol Cooperation (CEYPETCO) provides fueling facilities and Sri Lankan cargo provides cargo handling services. The security is provided by Airport and aviation services Ltd and Screening of passengers and clearance of goods is done by Sri Lanka customs.

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at http://www.azfreight.com/

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

Bandaranaike International Airport has 3836 employees. Each year the operations have increased compared to the previous year. Thus the revenues have been increasing too. However, the net profits have decreased in 2018 relatively to 2017.

Runways

Helicopter Pad(s)

No helicopter pads available. But the runaway is used to land helicopters if necessary.

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure facilities in the Bandaranaike International airport undergo periodic maintenance. The airport consists of all the necessary equipment for flying. Sri Lanka is a tropical country thus there is no threat of icing of the aircraft. However, the aircraft can get iced at high altitudes but it naturally de-ices on the ground, therefore, no de-icing equipment is required.

Airport Operating Details

Customs Guidance

Sri Lanka customs headquarters is located at a walking distance from the port of Colombo. The customs administration is a department coming under the Ministry of Finance and Mass Media. The main activities of the customs at the port are Collection of revenue, prevention of revenue leakages and other frauds, facilitation of legitimate trade, collection of import and export data to provide statistics and cooperation and coordination with other Government Departments and stakeholders in respect of imports and exports. Before exporting a good custom, declaration document should be submitted along with other documents. (Information regarding the documents needed is available at: http://www.customs.gov.lk/exports/support_doc). The cusdec is an important document which should be produced to the customs. It is a document based on the internationally recognized Single Administrative Document (SAD).

For more information on customs in Sri Lanka, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Storage Facilities

n/a

Airfield Costs

Navigation Charges

Navigation is done by the Sri Lankan Airlines. Aircraft of the United Nations and its specialized agencies are exempted from landing charges. Except where prior arrangements for payment of charges on a monthly basis have been made, all landing and parking charges are payable to the DGCA (Director General of Civil Aviation) or to a person authorized by him in writing. Landing and parking charges for international operations should be paid in United States Dollars (US$) or Pounds Sterling (£) in cash prior to the departure of an aircraft.

Fuel Service Charges

Fueling is done by the CEYPETCO unit available in the Bandaranaike International Airport. They also provide storage for fuel. Cooperate and executive jets and registered foreign military aircraft are allowed to refuel at the station in BIA. The fuel is imported and refined by CEYPETCO and ensures the quality of the fuel provided. CEYPETCO in Bandaranaike airport provides Hydrant fueling and refueled refueling facilities.

Cargo Terminal Charges

Cargo handling charges is undertaken by the Sri Lankan cargo.

Air-bridge Charges

Aero-bridge charges shall be levied based on the aircraft category as set out in the table below:

1. Minimum charge per single operation will be as per Base charge specified in the above table.
2. Allocation of parking bays will be done by the TWR. Unless for valid reason agreed by the TWR, it is mandatory for airlines to accept the allocated bay.
3. Depending on the operational requirements the TWR may request the airline to tow the aircraft away from the aerobridge to another bay and reposition the aircraft at a bridge bay for departure. Under such circumstances, it is mandatory that the airline makes necessary arrangement to tow the aircraft out and in. Unless for special reasons, the TWR would not make such request to tow out within 02 hours from the initial docking. The aircraft will be later allowed to be re-docked for operations. Charges on such cases will be as for a single operation calculated based on the total occupancy time of the aircraft kept docked at the bridge. In the event the airline fails to tow out the aircraft from aerobridge upon request by the TWR without justifiable reasons, aerobridge charges will be levied for the total period which it had occupied the bridge bay notwithstanding the terms given in item no. 5 below. In addition, a penalty which is equal to the total aerobridge charge will also be imposed.
4. The airline has the option to tow out bays.
5. Aerobridge will be retracted and redocked at any time on request by the airline. The charges will be calculated based on total occupancy time of the aircraft kept docked at the aerobridge, considering as a single operation. However, in such situations, US$ 15 will be levied as an additional operational charge. Use of step ladders in place of aerobridges is not permitted.
6. Long layover aircraft: If aerobridge is not required for any other operation, the TWR may decide to allow the aircraft to continue parking at the aerobridge to a maximum period of six (06) hours. Aerobridge may be retracted or continued to be docked based on the requirement of the airline.

Security

Security is provided by the Airport and aviation services (SL) Ltd under the virtue of;

• The Air Navigation Act No.15 (1950);
• Air Navigation Regulations (1955); and
• The Air Navigation (Special Provisions) Act No.55 (1992).
• Civil Aviation Act No.14 of 2010.

Security screenings are done for passengers and goods is to prevent any goods that pose a threat to the safety of the aircraft entering the aircraft. Passengers are checked at 5 passenger identification units for both emigration and immigration. The baggage is checked at 3 points before entering the plane. There are no current plans to upgrade the security system of the airport.

(Bandaranaike International Airport, 2019)

Airport Overview

Mattala Rajapaksha International Airport is the first greenfield airport and the second international airport after BIA in Sri Lanka. It is used for public purposes. Yet due to low demand, it is used as an aircraft parking facility and aviation training center. For emergency situations, Mattala Rajapaksha International Airport could be useful due to low traffic in the airport.

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Government of Sri Lanka has the authority of the Mattala International Airport while Airport and aviation services Ltd manages the airport. Ceylon Petrol Cooperation (CEYPETCO) provides fueling facilities and Sri Lankan cargo provides cargo handling services. The security is provided by Airport and aviation services Ltd and Screening of passengers and clearance of goods is done by Sri Lanka customs.

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at http://www.azfreight.com/

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

Runways

Mattala International Airport carries only one runaway. It can accommodate A380 aircraft.

Helicopter Pad(s)

No helicopter pads available. But the runaway is used to land helicopters if necessary.

Airport Infrastructure Details

As the airport was built recently the infrastructure is not in need of immediate maintenance. Yet the maintenance process is periodically happening. All the infrastructure facilities needed for international transportation is acquired.

Airport Operating Details

Customs Guidance

Sri Lanka customs headquarters is located at a walking distance from the port of Colombo. The customs administration is a department coming under the Ministry of Finance and Mass Media. The main activities of the customs at the port are the cCollection of revenue, prevention of revenue leakages and other frauds, facilitation of legitimate trade, collection of import and export data to provide statistics and cooperation and coordination with other government departments and stakeholders in respect of imports and exports. Before exporting, a declaration document should be submitted along with other documents. The cusdec is an important document which should be produced to the customs. It is a document based on the internationally recognized Single Administrative Document (SAD).

Information regarding the documents needed is available at: http://www.customs.gov.lk/exports/support_doc.

For more information on customs in Sri Lanka, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Storage Facilities

Mattala International Airport has airport cargo facilities occupying 1000m² and can handle up to 50,000 tonnes per year.

Airfield Costs

Navigation Charges

Aircrafts of the United Nations and its specialized agencies are exempted from landing charges. Except where prior arrangements for payment of charges on a monthly basis have been made, all landing and parking charges are payable to the DGCA (Director General of Civil Aviation) or to a person authorized by him in writing. Landing and parking charges for international operations should be paid in United States Dollars (US$) or Pounds Sterling (£) in cash prior to the departure of an aircraft.

Fuel Service Charges

Fueling is done by the CEYPETCO unit available in the Bandaranaike International Airport. They also provide storage for fuel. Cooperate and executive jets and registered foreign military aircrafts are allowed to refuel at the station in Mattala. The fuel is imported and refined by CEYPETCO and ensures the quality of the fuel provided. CEYPETCO in Mattala airport provides hydrant fueling and refueling facilities.

Cargo Terminal Charges

Air-bridge Charges

Aero-bridge charges shall be levied based on the aircraft category as set out in the table below:

1. Minimum charge per single operation will be as per Base charge specified in the above table.
2. Allocation of parking bays will be done by the TWR. Unless for valid reason agreed by the TWR, it is mandatory for airlines to accept the allocated bay.
3. Depending on the operational requirements the TWR may request the airline to tow the aircraft away from the aerobridge to another bay and reposition the aircraft at a bridge bay for departure. Under such circumstances, it is mandatory that the airline makes necessary arrangement to tow the aircraft out and in. Unless for special reasons, the TWR would not make such request to tow out within 2 hours from the initial docking. The aircraft will be later allowed to be re-docked for operations. Charges on such cases will be as for a single operation calculated based on the total occupancy time of the aircraft kept docked at the bridge. In the event the airline fails to tow out the aircraft from aerobridge upon request by the TWR without justifiable reasons, aerobridge charges will be levied for the total period which it had occupied the bridge bay notwithstanding the terms given in item 4 below. In addition, a penalty which is equal to the total aerobridge charge will also be imposed. d) The airline has the option to tow out bays.
4. Aerobridge will be retracted and redocked at any time on request by the airline. The charges will be calculated based on total occupancy time of the aircraft kept docked at the aerobridge, considering as a single operation. However, in such situations, US$ 15 will be levied as an additional operational charge. Use of step ladders in place of aerobridges is not permitted.
5. Long lay over aircraft: If aerobridge is not required for any other operation, the TWR may decide to allow the aircraft to continue parking at the aerobridge to a maximum period of six (06) hours. Aerobridge may be retracted or continued to be docked based on the requirement of the airline.  

Security

Security is provided by the Airport and aviation services (SL) Ltd under the virtue of;

• The Air Navigation Act No.15 (1950);
• Air Navigation Regulations (1955); and
• The Air Navigation (Special Provisions) Act No.55 (1992).
• Civil Aviation Act No.14 of 2010 

Security screenings are done for passengers and goods is to prevent any goods that pose a threat to to the safety of the aircraft entering the aircraft. Passengers are checked at 5 passenger identification units for both emigration and immigration. The baggage is checked at 3 points.

(Mattala Rajapaksha Inaternational Airport, 2019)

Rathmalana airport is the main airport for domestic flights and is situated 15 km south from Colombo City. It used to be an international airport but currently used as a domestic airport and a training centre. Rathmalana Airport is also used for commercial flights.

Runway(s)

Airport Infrastructure Details

Fuel Services Charges

Fueling is done by the CEYPETCO unit available in the Bandaranaike International airport. They also provide storage for fuel. Cooperate and executive jets and registered foreign military aircrafts are allowed to refuel at the station in Rathmalana. The fuel is imported and refined by CEYPETCO and ensures the quality of the fuel provided. CEYPETCO station at Rathmalana provide refueling facilities only.

Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)

Every aircraft landing Rathmalana / Colombo Airport (VCCC) shall pay the Landing and Parking charges based on the following criteria to the Airport & Aviation Services (S.L) Ltd.

International Flights

Landing Charges

US$4 per 1000kg of MTOW of aircraft or part thereof subject to a minimum charge of US$250 per landing.

Parking Charges

First 03 hours free. 10% of applicable landing charge for 06 hours or part thereof after first 03 hours.

Domestic Flights including training Flights

Landing Charges

300LKR per 1000kg of MTOW of aircraft or part thereof subject to a minimum charge of 3000LKR per landing.

Parking Charges

First 3 hours free. 10% of applicable landing charge for 03 hours or part thereof after first 03 hours. However, the United Nations and specialized agency flights are exempted.

Airport Overview

Anuradhapura airport is a domestic airport also serving as a military airbase.

Runway

Airport Infrastructure Details

Fuel Services Charges

No fueling facilities.

Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)

Both landing charges for passenger operations and cargo operations are the same and based on the maximum all-up weight of the aircraft as shown in the Certificate of Airworthiness. In all cases, total weight of the aircraft is calculated to the nearest thousand kg and charges to be rounded off to the nearest rupee.

The payment of the landing charges shall entitle the aircraft if the aerodrome is used for landing and takeoff purposes, If the radio and such night lighting facilities are used, if the information about routes and weather conditions are supplied and if facilities like manual assistance in guiding, housing or parking the aircraft is taken. Landing charges is payable at the time of using the aerodrome or in case of regular users approved by Director General of Civil Aviation on demand at the end of such calendar month in respect of charges accruing in the month. However flights used for humanitarian purposes or emergencies are exempted from the fees.

Parking Charges

10% of the landing charge for each period of three hours or part thereof in excess of the first three (03) hours of parking.

Housing Charges

50% of the landing charge for each complete twenty-four hours 24 hours and part thereof.

Terminal Charges

5% of the landing charge levied.

A person embarking from Ratmalana or Kankesanturai / Jaffna Airport to a destination within Sri Lanka is levied 50LKR and from all other aerodromes, 25LKR.

Airport Overview

Batticaloa Airport is a domestic airport which also is a military airbase.

Runway

Airport Infrastructure Details

Fuel Services Charges

No fueling facilities.

Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)

Both Landing charges for Passenger operations and Cargo operations are same and based on the maximum all-up weight of the aircraft as shown in the Certificate of Airworthiness. In all cases, total weight of the aircraft is calculated to the nearest thousand KG and charges to be rounded off to the nearest rupee.

The payment of the landing charges shall entitle the aircraft if the aerodrome is used for landing and take-off purposes, If the radio and such night lighting facilities are used, if the information about routes and weather conditions are supplied and if facilities like manual assistance in guiding, housing or parking the aircraft is taken. Landing charges is payable at the time of using the aerodrome or in case of regular users approved by Director General of Civil Aviation on demand at the end of such calendar month in respect of charges accruing in the month. However flights used for humanitarian purposes or emergencies are exempted from the fees.

Parking Charges

10% of the landing charge for each period of three hours or part thereof in excess of the first three hours of parking.

Housing Charges

50% of the landing charge for each complete twenty-four hours and part thereof.

Terminal Charges

5% of the landing charge levied.

A person embarking from Ratmalana, Kankesanturai, or Jaffna Airport to a destination within Sri Lanka is levied 50LKR and if from all other aerodromes, 25LKR.

Overview

Currently used as an Air Force base and training academy and a domestic airport. 

Runway

Airport Infrastructure Details

Fuel Services Charges

No fueling services.

Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)

Both Landing charges for Passenger operations and Cargo operations are same and based on the maximum all-up weight of the aircraft as shown in the Certificate of Airworthiness.In all cases, total weight of the aircraft is calculated to the nearest thousand KG and charges to be rounded off to the nearest rupee.

The payment of the landing charges shall entitle the aircraft if the aerodrome is used for landing and take-off purposes, If the radio and such night lighting facilities are used, if the information about routes and weather conditions are supplied and if facilities like manual assistance in guiding, housing or parking the aircraft is taken. Landing charges is payable at the time of using the aerodrome or in case of regular users approved by Director General of Civil Aviation on demand at the end of such calendar month in respect of charges accruing in the month.

Flights used for humanitarian purposes or emergencies are exempted from the fees.

Parking Charges

10% of the landing charge for each period of three hours or part thereof in excess of the first three (03) hours of parking.

Housing Charges

50% of the landing charge for each complete twenty-four hours and part thereof.

Terminal Charges

5% of the landing charge levied.

A person embarking from Ratmalana or Kankesanturai / Jaffna Airport to a destination within Sri Lanka is levied 50LKR and from all other aerodromes, 25 LKR.

Airport Overview

Also known as Palaly Airport. It is used as a domestic airport and a military airbase.

Runway

Airport Infrastructure Details

Fuel Services Charges

No fueling facilities. 

Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)

Both Landing charges for Passenger operations and Cargo operations are same and based on the maximum all-up weight of the aircraft as shown in the Certificate of Airworthiness. In all cases, total weight of the aircraft is calculated to the nearest thousand kg and charges to be rounded off to the nearest rupee.

The payment of the landing charges shall entitle the aircraft if the aerodrome is used for landing and take-off purposes, If the radio and such night lighting facilities are used, if the information about routes and weather conditions are supplied and if facilities like manual assistance in guiding, housing or parking the aircraft is taken. Landing charges is payable at the time of using the aerodrome or in case of regular users approved by Director General of Civil Aviation on demand at the end of such calendar month in respect of charges accruing in the month.

Flights used for humanitarian purposes or emergencies are exempted from the fees.

Parking Charges

10% of the landing charge for each period of three hours or part thereof in excess of the first three hours of parking.

Housing Charges

50% of the landing charge for each complete twenty-four hours and part thereof.

Terminal Charges

5% of the landing charge levied.

A person embarking from Ratmalana or Kankesanturai / Jaffna Airport to a destination within Sri Lanka is levied 50 LKR and from all other aerodromes, 25 LKR.

Ampara Airport (alternate name Gal Oya)