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Drone Rules for Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport

Katunayake, Western Province (WP) • Sri Lanka
Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited, Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake 11450, Sri Lanka
Lat: 7.18015 • Lng: 79.8842
Ground Not allowed Last updated: Aug 7, 2026
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VIP Helipad Security Buffer Standard. Operating drones within the designated airport control radius is strictly illegal without high-level clearance. Government and military helicopters utilize these specialized landing pads for secure transport operations. Security personnel employ active counter-drone systems around

Unmanned aerial vehicles are completely banned within six kilometers of the airport perimeter and helipads. VIP transport and medical emergency flights operate continuously with high security priority. Any illegal drone activity will trigger immediate response from defense forces and severe legal charges.

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Rule sources
  • https://www.caa.lk/en/drones — Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka rule page outlining restricted airspace surrounding security airfields and VIP helipads.
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