The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has warned the public of potential dangers to aircraft operations due to kite flying.
Issuing a statement, the SLAF drew the attention of the public to the potential dangers associated with kite flying, particularly during the kite flying season, which is enjoyed by both children and adults.
The SLAF pointed out that flying kites in the vicinity of airport runways poses a serious safety hazard and has been identified globally as a contributory factor to air accidents.
Such activity directly obstructs aircraft operations and endangers both passengers and crew, it said.
The SLAF further said that in Sri Lanka, kite flying in areas surrounding Katunayake, Ratmalana, Hingurakgoda, China Bay, Palaly, Katukurunda, Koggala, Vavuniya, Weerawila and Mattala is considered especially hazardous.
As such, the SLAF urged the public to be mindful of these dangers during the kite-flying season. (Newswire)
