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Anuradhapura Airport

Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

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Anuradhapura Airport

Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
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Gateway to Sri Lanka's ancient cultural heartland.

Location
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Anuradhapura Airport (IATA: ACJ, ICAO: VCCA) is a domestic airport located in Anuradhapura, the capital of the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. It serves as an important air link to one of Sri Lanka's most historically significant cities, home to ancient Buddhist monuments and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The airport primarily handles domestic flights connecting Anuradhapura to Colombo and other Sri Lankan destinations. It is operated under the authority of the Sri Lanka Airports Aviation Services (SLAASL) and caters to both civilian and limited military aviation activities. Anuradhapura is one of several regional airports in Sri Lanka that supports tourism to the country's Cultural Triangle, making it a convenient access point for visitors exploring ancient ruins and sacred Buddhist sites in the region.
Terminals
The airport has a modest single terminal facility suited to low-volume domestic passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Anuradhapura city center is primarily available via taxi and private vehicle, with the airport situated a short distance from the city.
Airlines here
FitsAir (formerly Cinnamon Air) has operated scheduled domestic services connecting Anuradhapura to Colombo's Ratmalana Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Anuradhapura is one of Sri Lanka's oldest cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, making the airport a key tourism gateway.
  • ›The airport serves both civilian domestic flights and has historically supported Sri Lanka Air Force operations.
  • ›It is part of Sri Lanka's network of regional airports managed by Sri Lanka Airports Aviation Services Limited (SLAASL).
  • ›The airport connects the Cultural Triangle region, facilitating access to Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, and Polonnaruwa.
  • ›Runway and facility capacity limits operations primarily to small turboprop and light aircraft.
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Anuradhapura Airport
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Anuradhapura Airport is a domestic airport serving Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. It is also a military airbase known as Sri Lanka Air Force Base Anuradhapura or SLAF Base Anuradhapura.

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