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Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport · Mattala

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
157 ft / 48 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
Tower 119.85 MHz ()
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
05/23 · 11,483 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (VCRI), located in Mattala, Sri Lanka. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 157 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
ICAO / IATA
VCRI / HRI
Municipality
Mattala
Country
Region
LK-3 — Southern Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
157 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 05 / 23
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,483 ft / 3,500 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: ° / °
RWY 05
110.10 MHz
IDENT: I-HIA | CRS: 53°
RWY 23
110.10 MHz
IDENT: I-MRI | CRS: 233°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

Ground
121.70 MHz
Tower
119.85 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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Ampara Airport
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VCCC
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Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
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VCCB
Batticaloa Airport
169 km / 92 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026