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Weerawila Airport (IATA: WRZ, ICAO: VCCW) serves Weerawila, LK.
Weerawila Airport (VCCW/WRZ) is a public/military domestic airport located in Weerawila, Hambantota District, Sri Lanka, operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force.
- Location: Approximately 8.5 nautical miles (13 km) southeast of Hambantota Town. Its ARP coordinates are 06°15′00″N 081°14′00″E.
- Runway Information: It has one runway, 07/25, with dimensions of 1225 x 30 meters (4019 x 93 feet) and an asphalt/bitumen surface. The strength of the runway is not evaluated.
- Operations: Primarily for military operations, with Prior Permission Required (PPR) for other traffic. It supports Visual Flight Rules (VFR) traffic.
- Historical Significance: Weerawila Airport was initially considered for development into an international airport, but this project was later moved to Mattala, becoming Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.
- Facilities: There are no approach or runway lighting, and no radio navigation or landing aids. Air Traffic Control (TWR) operates on 118.1 MHz and 123.65 MHz (standby).
*Sources researched: airport.lk, en.wikipedia.org, aircalculator.com, airportguide.com, skybrary.aero*
AirportRoutes · updated Jun 30, 2026
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Where is Weerawila Airport located?
Weerawila Airport is located in Weerawila, LK, at an elevation of 50 ft. Its IATA code is WRZ and ICAO code is VCCW.