Batticaloa International Airport (IATA: BTC, ICAO: VCCB) is a small regional airport serving Batticaloa, the principal city of Sri Lanka's Eastern Province. Located near the coast of the Indian Ocean, it provides air connectivity to a region historically underserved due to decades of civil conflict that ended in 2009. The airport has operated primarily as a domestic facility, handling limited scheduled and charter services. Following the end of the civil war, the Sri Lankan government undertook efforts to rehabilitate and upgrade the airport infrastructure to support regional development and tourism growth. Batticaloa itself is known for its lagoons, beaches, and cultural heritage, and the airport is seen as a key asset in unlocking the Eastern Province's economic and tourism potential. Capacity and service frequency remain modest compared to major Sri Lankan hubs such as Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo.