Preparations For The Inauguration Of The Northernmost Airport In The Maldives Nearing Completion
The geographical separation of the islands of Maldives means making internal transportation efficient and accessible. To assure so, the government has been undertaking large scaled projects to establish airports at the different corners of the country. At present, the final stages of preparations are currently underway for the inauguration of the northernmost airport; Hoarafushi Airport situated in the island of Hoarafushi and Haa Alif Atoll.
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According to the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, the airport is scheduled to be inaugurated on 17th November, the second anniversary of the current administration. Prior to this, on 16th November, test flights will be conducted at the airport. In condition that there are no issues identified during this process, commercial flights will commence operations within a week’s time.
It was noted that islanders of Hoarafushi and to persons from neighboring islands have been providing support at various capacities to meet the deadline.
Hoarafushi Airport was developed by Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) by division to two phases. As part of the first phase, 35 hectares of land was reclaimed in addition to securing the beach with fences prior to building a 1.2 kilometers long and 20 meters wide runaway. During the second phase, a fire building and a passenger terminal was completed.