# ADP — Ampara Airport

> Machine-readable reference for ADP. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/adp
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/adp
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/adp.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ADP.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-19T07:36:41.634+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Ampara Airport
- IATA: ADP
- ICAO: VCCG
- City: Ampara
- Country: LK (LK)
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Distance from city: 8.1 km (4.35 nmi) northwest of Ampara town
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 1

## Overview

Welcome Ampara Airport (ADP) is more akin to a remote field base than a bustling terminal. Located 8.1 km northwest of Ampara town, the airport mainly caters to charter, government, and military uses, lacking the conventional passenger amenities you'd expect elsewhere. With minimal facilities, it's not the kind of place to sort out logistics on the go. Whether you're en route to Sri Lanka's safari regions, eastern surf spots, or involved in NGO work, plan to have all your essentials sorted in advance. At a glance Ampara Airport is truly a no-frills affair. Its single Main Terminal barely offers the services standard at larger airports. Expect minimal passenger infrastructure as most operational aspects revolve around specific charter or government-related functions. All the crucial parts of your travel experience such as ticketing and baggage management should be handled at Colombo before you reach this endpoint. Terminals & layout The airport is home to just one terminal – the Main Terminal. If you're arriving via a small aircraft or charter service, the experience is quite basic. The terminal is essentially a functional stopover point rather than a zone for amenities. You won't f…

## Terminals (1)

- **Main Terminal**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/adp/terminals/main

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: Treat ADP as a destination point rather than a logistics hub. Finalize ticketing and baggage in Colombo.
- _Local_: Bring all essentials – food, drinks, and meds – since there's no reliable documentation of services at ADP.
- _Money_: Carry plenty of local cash due to unreliable card acceptance in the rural Eastern Province.
- _Avoid_: Refrain from taking photos near security areas; they attract attention and could lead to questioning.
- _Quiet_: With a charter and low traffic, ADP offers peace and swift transitions from plane to car if planned in advance.
- _Time_: Pad your schedule if traveling to/from both CMB and ADP on the same day due to possible rescheduling.
- _Insider_: Offline maps are your ally; local drivers respond better to place names rather than "Ampara Airport."

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/ADP.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/adp/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/adp/departures — HTML page with live departures