Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
Mattala · Sri LankaICAO VCRI
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is an airport serving Mattala, Sri Lanka, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 6° 17' 4.1" N, 81° 7' 26.9" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. With 4 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Colombo (GMT+5:30).
Airport Details
Coordinates
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Airlines Operating at HRI
3 active airlines serving Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koggala Airport | KCT | Koggala | Sri Lanka | 95 km |
| Batticaloa Airport | BTC | Batticaloa | Sri Lanka | 169 km |
| Sigiriya Air Force Base | GIU | Sigiriya | Sri Lanka | 190 km |
| Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | CMB | Colombo | Sri Lanka | 169 km |
| China Bay Airport | TRR | Trinciomalee | Sri Lanka | 249 km |
| Trivandrum International Airport | TRV | Trivandrum | India | 524 km |
| Madurai Airport | IXM | Madurai | India | 515 km |
| Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport | TRZ | Tiruchirappalli | India | 562 km |
Other Airports in Sri Lanka
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 6° 17' 4.1" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 81° 7' 26.9" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 6.284467
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 81.124128
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Colombo
- UTC Offset
- GMT+5:30
- Current Local Time
- 09:59 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 157 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 48 m
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