Sri Lanka & Maldives vACC
Virtual Area Control Centre (VACC)
for Sri Lanka & Maldives (SRM)
Flight Information Regions (FIR)
Virtual Area Control Centre (VACC)
for Sri Lanka & Maldives (SRM)
Flight Information Regions (FIR)
Welcome to Virtual Air Traffic Control Center of Vatsim > Vatasia > Vatwa, vACCSRM for Sri Lanka and Maldives.
From its virgin forests to its great antiquities, from its abundant wildlife to its fine cuisine - Sri Lanka and Maldives are the most magical countries in the world.
"On leaving the island of Andaman and sailing for 1000 miles a little south of west," wrote Marco Polo, "the traveller reaches Ceylon, and Maldives further down, which are undoubtedly the finest islands of its size in the entire world."
Here at vACCSRM, our controllers are continuously working to provide the world with a gateway to these islands. As the presence of air travel becomes more prevalent across all corners of the world, SRM works hand in hand with Vatsim ATC, allowing pilots to reach these tropical paradises.
Welcome to vACCSRM, where ambitions fly high. Embark on a winning career from experienced controllers to dynamic professionals, by joining our diverse team. We take pride in our controllers, who are dedicated, efficient and friendly.
Please explore the site, it has all the information required for Vatsim flying, for both air traffic controllers and pilots. Our training materials are specifically compiled to help all. We assist and welcome new controllers & pilots to the region, and support them in reaching the highest professional standards.
vACCSRM Time Zone: GMT+5:30hrs (daylight saving or summer time is not applicable)
Sri Lanka and Maldives vACC is functional and operational in line with polices and guidelines established by the VATWA > VATASIA > VATSIM. Relevant links are given on page top menu for reference.
An island country lying in the Indian Ocean and separated from peninsular India by the Palk Strait. The location of Sri Lanka is a very decisive factor in long range flight planning (ETOPS).
The Republic of Maldives is a group of atolls in the Indian Ocean about 671 km southwest of Sri Lanka. Its 1190 coral islets stretch over an area of 90000 sq km separated into a series of coral atolls.
25 July 2026
Experience one of Asia’s largest annual aviation events as Silk Road in the Sky brings together the airspaces of Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East.
Inspired by the historic Silk Road trade routes, this flagship event connects some of the busiest airports across the region, offering pilots a challenging and immersive long-haul flying experience under continuous air traffic control coverage.
For this year’s event, SRM vACC will be participating with Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (VCBI) as a fully staffed departure airport.
Pilots departing from VCBI will be able to operate direct event routes to:
Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta – WIII
Hong Kong International – VHHH
Taipei Taoyuan International – RCTP
Shanghai Pudong International – ZSPD
Seoul Incheon International – RKSI
With high traffic levels expected across multiple congested sectors, pilots are encouraged to prepare thoroughly, review all relevant airport and route briefings, and book a departure slot before participating.
Book your VCBI departure slot here:
https://www.vatprc.net/events/01KWXMA7G57B8XR4N1KFED7F4R
Join us at VCBI and experience the journey from Colombo along the modern-day Silk Road in the Sky!
OCT 2013 Request submitted to VATWA to establish Virtual Area Control Center for Sri Lanka and Maldives.
29 OCT 2013 Approval received to establish vACCSRM.
01 NOV 2013 vACCSRM officially sanctioned by VATWA.
29 NOV 2013 Links page updated. Colombo FIR Vat-spy & Servinfo data update provided in Sri Lanka page.Flyantics
Tower: Traffic at your 6 o’clock, 2 miles, same altitude, closing slowly.
Pilot: Roger. Since our plane doesn’t come standard with rear view mirrors, could you keep us apprised?
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Ground Control: Good news, you are clear to taxi to the active.
Pilot: Roger, What’s the bad news?
Ground Control: No bad news at the moment, but you probably want to get gone before I find any.
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Pilot: “Request heading 110 to avoid.”
Tower: “To avoid what!?”
Pilot: “To avoid delay.”
