Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) — Airport Facts & Flight Info
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport is the airport for Colombo, Sri Lanka, and carries the codes RML (IATA) and VCCC (ICAO). The airport sits at an elevation of 22 ft (7 m) and keeps local time in the Asia/Colombo time zone. That is worth knowing, because every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Use the live map below to watch air traffic around Colombo Ratmalana International Airport in real time, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic near Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML)
There is no public arrivals and departures board for Colombo Ratmalana International Airport on this site, but the live map below shows air traffic around the field in real time. Click it to load the radar view.
Airport information
| Airport code | VCCC |
|---|---|
| IATA | RML |
| Type | International airport |
| City | Colombo |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Continent | Asia |
| Elevation | 22 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.8216, 79.8859 |
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Key facts about Colombo Ratmalana International Airport
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport is located at 6.8216, 79.8859, at an elevation of 22 ft (7 m) above sea level. The airfield operates a single runway, so all arrivals and departures share it, which is one reason weather or an incident can affect the whole day's schedule here. In the OurAirports reference data, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport is classified as a large airport. The airport keeps Asia/Colombo time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Getting to Colombo Ratmalana International Airport
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport lies about 13 km (8 mi) from central Colombo, measured in a straight line. Whatever your transport, confirm your terminal before leaving; and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Colombo Ratmalana International Airport
Does Colombo Ratmalana International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
It does: the OurAirports reference data lists Colombo Ratmalana International Airport with scheduled service. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the current boards or the airline for what flies today.
What do the codes RML and VCCC mean?
Both identify the same airport. RML is the IATA code for Colombo Ratmalana International Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; VCCC is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
How many runways does Colombo Ratmalana International Airport have?
According to the OurAirports reference data, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport operates one active runway; closed runways are not counted.
What time zone is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport in?
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport keeps Asia/Colombo time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.