Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Aishath Nahula has announced
that four new airports are undergoing construction to be opened in 2020.
The four airports are are Haa Alif Hoarafushi, Shaviyani Funadhoo,
Lhaviyani Madhivaru and Gaafu Dhaalu Maavarulu as informed by the Minister of
Transport and Civil Aviation, Hon. Aishath Nahula.
Shaviyani Funadhoo and Gaafu Dhaalu Maavarulu airports are set to
open during the first 6 months of 2020, while Haa Alif Hoarafushi, and
Lhaviyani Madhivaru airports are expected to start its service in the second
quarter of 2020.
Currently, there are 14 airports providing its service in the
Maldives. They are the international airports; Velaana International Airport,
Hanimaadhoo International Airport, Gan International Airport, Villa
International Airport, Maafaru International Airport, and the domestic
airports; Baa Dharavandhoo, Raa Ifuru, Th Thimarafushi, Dhaalu Kudahuvadhoo,
Gaaf Alif Kooddoo, Gaaf Dhaal Kaadedhoo, Laamu Kadhdhoo, Haa Dhaal
Kulhudhuhfushi, and Gn. Fuvahmulah airport.
A pledge was made by the previous government to establish airports
within 20 minutes of each habited island. This pledge is being carried out by
the current government as well.
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