Regional Airports Company (RACL), which operates Hanimaadhoo International Airport, has stated that they are set to begin the flight operations from the completed 1200 meter of new runway.
According to the RACL, completed 1,200 meter of the new runway will be operational from next Sunday. RACL are making the final preparations to start using the runway. The new runway is developed in three phases. Once the operations are started using the completed part of the runway, flight operation will be resumed during the night as well.
Under the project, the currently used runway will be upgraded with a 2765 meters runway and a modern terminal of 111,000 square feet will be established in Hanimaadhoo. Moreover, a 624000 square feet apron and other resources will also be established to expand international flights.
The proposed passenger terminal building will include all of the modern amenities and services to manage peak hour passenger capacity. It will be 10230 square meters in size, including land/sea connectivity and passenger facilities. The terminal will be developed with facilities that can serve 1.3 million passengers annually.
The Hanimaadhoo International Airport is being developed as the northern Maldives’ main hub. The government has stated that the development of Hanimaadhoo International Airport will benefit resorts, city hotels, and guest houses in the north.
Upon completion of the project, service can be provided to Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 flights and will be able to operate direct flights from Hanimaadhoo Airport to the Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia and East Africa.
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