Airport code
HRI — Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
HRI is the IATA code for Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, an airport serving Mattala, Sri Lanka. Its ICAO code is VCRI, and it operates in the Asia/Colombo time zone (UTC+5:30). The airport sits at 6.2845, 81.1241 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 157 ft (48 m).
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About Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) is an international airport serving southeast Sri Lanka. It is located in the town of Mattala, 18 km (11 mi) from Hambantota. It is the first greenfield airport and the third international airport in the country, after Ratmalana International Airport and Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | HRI |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VCRI |
| Airport name | Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport |
| City | Mattala |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Time zone | Asia/Colombo (UTC+5:30) |
| Latitude | 6.2845 |
| Longitude | 81.1241 |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 11,483 ft (3,500 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport?
The IATA code for Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is HRI.
What is the ICAO code for Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport?
The ICAO code for Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is VCRI.
Where is HRI airport located?
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is located in Mattala, Sri Lanka.
What time zone is HRI in?
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport operates in the Asia/Colombo time zone, which is UTC+5:30.
What is the nearest airport to HRI?
The nearest airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is Koggala Airport (KCT) in Galle, about 95 km away.
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