BTC Airport (Batticaloa Airport) – Cargo, Address, Transit

About This Airport

A single upgraded runway, a modest terminal and roughly 124 flight movements a month define Batticaloa Airport (BTC/VCCB), designated Sri Lanka's fifth international airport in 2019 but in practice a regional airport for the Eastern Province with no meaningful air cargo throughput. Cinnamon Air currently operates the only scheduled services, linking Batticaloa with Colombo and Weerawila; freight can travel only in small quantities as belly cargo aboard these light aircraft. Runway and terminal capacity have been expanded in recent years to allow later growth in passenger and cargo volumes, but no dedicated freight terminal or regular freighter operation is confirmed, and there are currently no international scheduled flights. Exporters in the Eastern Province, notably in fisheries and seafood processing, therefore route temperature-controlled shipments almost exclusively through Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) near Colombo, some 300 road kilometres west, where perishables handling and Sri Lankan customs clearance are concentrated. Where volume matters more than speed, the seaport of Trincomalee about 140 kilometres north offers a multimodal alternative. The road link from Batticaloa to Colombo via the A5 and A4 is usable year-round but should be planned with six to eight hours of driving time.

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What is the IATA code of Batticaloa Airport?▼

The IATA code of Batticaloa Airport is BTC. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Batticaloa Airport located?▼

Batticaloa Airport is located in Batticaloa, LK.

What is the ICAO code of Batticaloa Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Batticaloa Airport is VCCB. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Batticaloa Airport?▼

Batticaloa Airport is at an elevation of 6 meters (20 ft) above sea level.

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