Maldives Airports Company Ltd. (MACL) has announced the successful transfer of operations to the newly built passenger terminal at Hanimaadhoo International Airport, marking a major milestone in the airport’s modernization ahead of its official inauguration in November.
The transition followed completion of the Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) process. The new terminal, now fully operational, includes a 2,465-metre runway designed for larger aircraft like Boeing 737s and Airbus A320s.
With enhanced infrastructure, the airport is expected to accommodate up to 1.3 million tourists annually. It also features an aerobridge—making it the only airport besides Velana International Airport to offer this facility.
The USD 136.6 million project was awarded to India’s JMC Projects Ltd and began in January 2023. Final preparations are now underway to meet international aviation standards.