Helipads in Sri Lanka
Helipads in Sri Lanka represent not just a symbol of luxury and convenience but also serve as gateways to some of the island's most stunning destinations. Nestled amidst verdant landscapes or perched atop urban skyscrapers, these helipads cater to discerning travelers seeking swift and seamless access to their destinations. From the southern shores of Tangalle to the bustling streets of Colombo, luxury resorts and upscale hotels offer helipad facilities, ensuring guests arrive in style. Moreover, helipads play a vital role in connecting remote areas, facilitating swift medical evacuations, and supporting tourism ventures across the island. With their strategic locations and panoramic views, Sri Lanka's helipads epitomize the fusion of modern convenience with the island's natural beauty, promising an unforgettable aerial experience for visitors and locals alike.
Major City | Landing / Takeoff point |
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Ahungalla | Ahungalla Beach |
Anuradhapura | Anuradhapura Airfield Ulagalla Resort Helipad |
Ampara |
Ampara Airfield (ADP) Arugam Bay beach (AYY) |
Batticaloa |
Passikudah beach (PQD) Batticaloa Airfield (BTC) |
Bentota |
Beruwala Beach Gamini School Grounds Bentota |
Colombo |
Rathmalana Airport (RML) Waters Edge Colombo City Helipad ( MOD Grounds ) |
Digana |
Serendip Stone Bunglow Helipad Victoria Golf Club Digana (KDW) |
Dambulla | Sigiriya Airfield (GIU) Heritance Kandalama Helipad Gam Udawa Grounds Dambulla Vil Uyana Helipad Elephant Corridor Helipad ( only if guests are visiting the Hotel ) |
Dickwella | Naval Helipad Tangalle ( subject to approval from Navy HQ) Seenimodara beach Batheegama School Ground Dickwella |
Galle | Mahamodara beach Butterfly Bridge Grounds |
Hatton | Thondaman Stadium Norwood Dunkeld Helipad Tea Trails |
Hambantota | St Mary’s College Grounds Shangri La Resort Helipad |
Iranamadu | Iranamadu Airfield |
Jaffna | Palali Airbase St Anthony's Church Grounds |
Katunayake | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) |
Kandy |
Serendip Stone Bunglow Helipad Victoria Golf Club Digana (KDW) |
Kalutara |
Blue Water Beach Serene Pavilions beach ( only if guests are visiting the Hotel ) Urban Council Grounds Kalutara |
Koggala | Koggala Airfield (KCT) |
Kuchchaveli | China Bay Airfield (TRR) Kuchchaveli Pradeshiya Saba Grounds Pvt Land 2 kms from Jungle beach Resort Jungle Beach Helipad |
Mattala | Mattala International Airport (HRI) |
Minneriya | Hingurakgoda Airfield (HIM) Rajarata Navodaya Grounds Kaduruwela |
Nuwara Eliya | Nuwara Eliya Race Course (NUA) |
Norwood | Thondaman Stadium Norwood Dunkeld Helipad Tea Trails |
Polonnaruwa | Hingurakgoda Airfield (HIM) Rajarata Navodaya Grounds Kaduruwela |
Pasikuda | Passikudah beach (PQD) Batticaloa Airfield (BTC) |
Sigiriya | Sigiriya Airfield (GIU) Heritance Kandalama Helipad Gam Udawa Grounds Dambulla Vil Uyana Helipad Elephant Corridor Helipad ( only if guests are visiting the Hotel ) |
Tangalle | Naval Helipad Tangalle ( subject to approval from Navy HQ) Seenimodara beach Batheegama School Ground Dickwella |
Trincomalee | China Bay Airfield (TRR) Kuchchaveli Pradeshiya Saba Grounds Pvt Land 2 kms from Jungle beach Resort Jungle Beach Helipad |
Vavuniya | Vavuniya Airfield (VCCV) |
Wadduwa |
Blue Water Beach Serene Pavilions beach ( only if guests are visiting the Hotel ) Urban Council Grounds Kalutara |
Weerawila | Weerawila Airfield (WRZ) |
Yala |
Wild Coast Lodge Helipad |