Regional Airports Company Limited (RACL) Managing Director Ahmed Mubeen confirmed that work on the new runway at Hanimadhoo International Airport will be completed by the end of May, with the first phase of 1,200 metres already opened on 28 January. The US$136.6 million project will deliver a 2,465-metre runway able to handle 250 to 300 passenger aircraft and 1.3 million passengers annually.
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It was done in two phases. Once the tar work is complete, the two parts will be connected. The whole project will be completed in a month. Then we will have a 2,400-metre runway
The project will be feasible when the runway is expanded. Then planes can land with little concern. Hanimadhoo will become a hub in the north
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The new runway, which is being completed in two phases, will be 2,465 metres long.
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Earlier reports gave 2,300-metre 1 Apr, 10:26 Maldives Republic
The first phase developed a 1,200-metre section and opened on 28 January this year.
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Currently, a 600-metre area is near completion and is set to see a final layer of tar
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The whole project will be completed in a month. Then we will have a 2,400-metre runway,” Mubeen said.
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The upgrades to the runway includes an additional 700 meters that President Mohamed Muizzu committed to during his initial days in office.
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The administration is also seeking to develop 9,000 beds to compliment the airport development with plans to promote tourism in the region.
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the existing runway could accommodate 150-seater aircrafts
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the fully completed runway would be able to accommodate large aircraft carrying 250 to 300 passengers
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The US$136.6 million project, which will allow the airport to accommodate 1.3 million passengers annually
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Earlier reports gave MVR 2 billion 31 Mar, 18:14 Maldives RepublicUS$136.6 million 23 Jan, 20:14 Maldives Republic
will allow the airport to accommodate 1.3 million passengers annually
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A senior management team of Regional Airports Company Limited (RACL) inspects the progress of Hanimaadhoo International Airport expansion project.
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