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Batticaloa International Airport (BTC)
Batticaloa International Airport is an international airport serving Batticaloa (Eastern Province), Sri Lanka. Its IATA code is BTC and its ICAO code is VCCB. It has one runway, 1,560 m long.
- IATABTC
- ICAOVCCB
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- BTC
- ICAO code
- VCCB
- City
- Batticaloa
- Region / province
- Eastern Province
- Country / territory
- Sri Lanka
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 7.7051° N, 81.6772° E
- Elevation
- 6 m (20 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 1,560 m (5,118 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 1,560 m5,118 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
3,027 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
2,994 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 15 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
2,762 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 55 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Batticaloa International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Batticaloa through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Sri Lanka
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport | HRI | 169 km |
| Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | CMB | 206 km |
| Colombo Ratmalana International Airport | RML | 221 km |
| Jaffna International Airport | JAF | 292 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Batticaloa International Airport?
The IATA code of Batticaloa International Airport is BTC and its ICAO code is VCCB. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Batticaloa International Airport located?
Batticaloa International Airport is in Batticaloa, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 7.7051° N, 81.6772° E and an elevation of 6 m (20 ft).
How far is Batticaloa International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Batticaloa International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 2,762 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 2,994 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 3,027 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 3 h 55 min.
How long is the runway at Batticaloa International Airport?
The longest runway at Batticaloa International Airport is 1,560 m (5,118 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Batticaloa International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.