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Aeronautical Information: Sri Lanka
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Designated Authorities

1A. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Department of Civil Aviation
Supreme Building
64, Galle Road
Colombo 3, Sri Lanka
Telephone: +94 11 440 231
Fax: +94 11 440 231
Telex:
AFS: VCCCYAYX
Cable/SITA: AIRCIVIL Colombo
E-mail: ais@airport.lk
rmsaasl@slt.lk
caasl@sri.lank.net
WWW: www.airport.lk

1B. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Chairman, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd.
Colombo Airport
Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Telephone:
Fax: +94 11 453 187
Telex: 22040 APASEL CE
AFS: VCCCYAYS
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2. Meteorology

Postal address: The Director, Department of Meteorology
Bauddhaloka Mawatha
Colombo 7, Sri Lanka
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3. Customs

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4. Immigration

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5. Health

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6. Animal Quarantine

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7. Plant Quarantine

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8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

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9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

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Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

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E-mail: rmsaasl@slt.lk
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2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address: NOF Sri Lanka
Colombo Airport, Ratmalana
Sri Lanka
Telephone: +94 11 635 106
+94 11 635 105
Fax: +94 11 635 536
+94 11 635 106
+94 11 633 488
Telex:
AFS: VCCCYNYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail: don_s_pullaperuma@hotmail.com
app_radar@airport.lk (AIS Briefing unit International Airport)
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Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

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2. ATS Units Contact List

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Airports of Entry (AOE)

Designated International Airports in Country

Airport M R A N E
           

The categories of airports are:

M-Major

International airports of entry and departure where all formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are carried out, and which are open to scheduled and nonscheduled flights.

R-Restricted

International airports of entry and departure at which the formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are made available on a restricted basis, to flights with prior approval only.

A-Alternate

International airports specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when it becomes inadvisable to land at the airport of intended landing.

N-Nonscheduled

International airports at which approval may be granted, provided the prescribed prior notice is given, for international nonscheduled flights only; no other form of international operation is permitted.

E-External

International airports of entry and departure for international air traffic located in an administered territory, where all formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are available.

Airport Links

      Bandaranaike International Airport

     World Aero Data -- Sri Lanka Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

     Not Available

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

     Check Here

2. Further Entry Requirements

     Not Available

     1. All private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft overflying or landing for noncommercial purposes must obtain prior permission, for the Director of Civil Aviation at least 48 hours prior to entering the airspace of Sri Lanka. All request must include items (a) thru (g) below.

     2. All nonscheduled commercial aircraft landing for commercial purposes must obtain prior permission from the Director of Civil Aviation, Lotus Road, Colombo 1, Sri Lanka (Telegraphic Address: AIRCIVIL COLOMBO; Telex: None) at least 48 hours prior to departure.

     3. All requests must include:

       a. Name of operator.

       b. Type of aircraft and registration marks.

       c. Date and time of arrival at the airport concerned.

       d. Purpose of flight.

       e. Number of passengers, type and amount of cargo.

       f. Name, address, and business of charterer, if any. and

       g. Fuel and servicing requirements.

     4. Clearance for scheduled commercial flights to land in Sri Lanka for commercial purposes is given only on the basis of a bilateral air services agreement between the aeronautical authorities of Sri Lanka and the aeronautical authorities of the country to which the scheduled carrier belongs.

     5. Charter flights and air travel club flights must apply for permission to the Director of Civil Aviation at least three months in advance of the intended flight.

     6. Approval for airlines desirous of carrying freight to or from Sri Lanka on receipt of an application to the Director of Civil Aviation furnishing the following information required well in advance of the date of operation:

       a. Itinerary of the flight or flight schedule for Regular Carriage.

       b. Type and registration of aircraft to be used.

       c. Name and address of the local agent.

       d. Nature of cargo.

       e. An ad-hoc charter carrier should forward in addition to the above information a copy of Declaration of Competency issued by the aeronautical authority of the airline's country of origin.

     7. Once approval is granted the airline should ensure that cargo is handled expeditiously and Air Lanka is not burdened as a result of any delay in handling.

     8. Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds ($30 per day) required. Tourist visa not required for stay of up to 30 days (extendible in Sri Lanka). For business travel, visa required and must be obtained in advance. Business visa valid 30 days, requires 1 application form, 2 photos, a company letter, a letter from sponsoring agency in Sri Lanka and employing company in U.S., a copy of an onward/return ticket, and $45 fee. Include $9 postage for return of passport by registered mail. For further information, contact the Embassy of Sri Lanka, 2148 Wyoming Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/483-7954), or the Consulate in Los Angeles (323-634-0479 and 323-634-1079), or the nearest Honorary Consul General: GA (404-881-7164), LA (504-455-7600), or NY (212/966-7040 to 7043).
www.srilankaembassyusa.org

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

     None reported.

4. Special Notices

     All charges are to be paid prior to departing and must be paid in foreign currency.

Updated:
20041203

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International