CEYPETCO Aviation

Ceypetco-Aviation of Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has a monopoly in Aviation fuel handling in Sri Lanka provides round the clock aviation refuelling services at Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake. Refueling clean & dry Aviation Fuels, on latest specifications to the right aircraft & right time economically safely & environmental friendly is the main task of ceypetco aviation.
Domestic flights and some nominated foreign military aircraft are provided with refuelling services at Ratmalana airport and it is a daytime operation. Aviation Fuel cleanliness and freedom from contamination is the most important consideration for modern aircraft since it directly affects aircraft engine life & aircraft safety and influences maintenance cost. Therefore, quality control and maintenance is one of the most important aspects in aviation fuel handling. Aviation Jet fuel is produced at the Ceypetco refinery according to the latest specification checklist under Aviation Fuel Quality Requirements for Jointly Operated Systems AFQRJOS. The deficit as per the predicted demand is directly imported from other countries. Current demand is one million liters daily.

Our Aim

To be the Best Service oriented, customer, & Environmental Friendly Modern Petroleum based aviation fuel supplier in the region.

Fuel Types

Jet A-1 (Aviation Turbine Fuel) - Unlimited

A Kerosee type fuel, used for turbine engine aircraft. It is the main fuel type used for Passenger Jets. Freeze point 47 ° C and Flash point 38 ° C.
Specifications Followed:

  • DEF STAN 91 / 91 (DERD 2494 ) latest issue for Jet A-1
  • Refuelling Facilities:

  • Hydrant Refuelling
  • Refueller Refuelling
  • Aviation Gasoline 100LL - On request, in 200 liter sealed drums

    A gasoline type fuel, used for piston type engine aircraft. The Octane number is 100.
    Specifications Followed:

  • DEF STAN 91 / 90 (DERD 2485) latest issue for AVGAS 100LL
  • Technical Service Provider

  • Chevron Global Aviation - Caltex Alkhalij Dubai
  • Storage at the airport

  • Three tanks each 2600 cubic meters
  • Buffer stock : 5 Million liters, daily
  • Katunayake Aviation

    Operations Manager (Aviation)
    Ceylon Petroleum Corporation,
    Aviation Refuelling Terminal,
    Bandaranaike International Airport,
    Katunayake, Sri Lanka
    Tel. +94 11 2253376, +94 11 2251319
    Facsimile: +94 11 2252331
    Email:dammika@ceypetco.gov.lk

    Ratmalana Aviation

    Aviation Superintendent
    Ceylon Petroleum Corporation,
    Ratmalana, Sri Lanka.
    Tel. +94 11 2637755
    Facsimile: +94 11 2637755
    Email:avi.opsrat@ceypetco.gov.lk