Airport code
RML — Colombo Ratmalana Airport
RML is the IATA code for Colombo Ratmalana Airport, an airport serving Colombo, Sri Lanka. Its ICAO code is VCCC, and it operates in the Asia/Colombo time zone (UTC+5:30). The airport sits at 6.8220, 79.8862 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 22 ft (7 m).
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About Colombo Ratmalana Airport
Ratmalana International Airport, is the secondary international airport serving the city of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. It was the country's first international airport and was the only international airport in Sri Lanka until the inauguration of Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, in 1967. The airport currently serves several domestic services and is home to several aviation training organisations. A relaxation of rules has recently seen the airport open for international corporate jet operations and charter flights. The airport is located 15 km south of Colombo.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | RML |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VCCC |
| Airport name | Colombo Ratmalana Airport |
| City | Colombo |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Time zone | Asia/Colombo (UTC+5:30) |
| Latitude | 6.8220 |
| Longitude | 79.8862 |
| Elevation | 22 ft (7 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 6,013 ft (1,833 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Colombo Ratmalana Airport?
The IATA code for Colombo Ratmalana Airport is RML.
What is the ICAO code for Colombo Ratmalana Airport?
The ICAO code for Colombo Ratmalana Airport is VCCC.
Where is RML airport located?
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
What time zone is RML in?
Colombo Ratmalana Airport operates in the Asia/Colombo time zone, which is UTC+5:30.
What is the nearest airport to RML?
The nearest airport to Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, about 40 km away.
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