Sri Lanka Air Force has conducted a test landing on an 850-meter section of the renovated runway at the Hingurakgoda Airport. 

The SLAF said before proceeding with the final asphalt-wearing course, the Road Development Authority (RDA) consultant team had recommended conducting a test landing on the completed 850-meter section. 

A Y-12 aircraft, piloted by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, successfully conducted the test landing on Monday. 

The Sri Lankan Air Force said the next stage of construction, which involves extending the runway by another 850 meters, is scheduled to begin today (Jan 15).

With approval granted by the President, the project aims to complete the full 2,500-meter runway, ensuring it meets the operational requirements of larger aircraft.

The transformation of the Hingurakgoda runway is currently in progress to meet international standards and accommodate widely utilized A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft operations. 

After extensive consultations with key stakeholders, the SLAF was entrusted with the design and construction of the runway. 

The RDA has been assigned to review SLAF’s designs and provide consultations, while the Civil Aviation Authority and Airports and Aviation Sri Lanka will issue essential guidelines and regulatory frameworks through a cabinet memorandum.

The project was officially inaugurated on 19  August  2024, by the Special Project Management Unit of the SLAF. 

The plan is divided into four distinct phases, with the first phase focusing on the construction of the main runway. 

This phase includes seven stages and the initial allocation of funds facilitated the completion of stages one and two, resulting in the asphalt binder course for 850 meters of the total 2,500-meter runway. (Newswire)

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The runway development project at Hingurakgoda Airport was officially declared open by Minister of Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva today. 

According to the Sri Lanka Air Force, under the project, Hingurakgoda Airport is set to become Sri Lanka’s 6th International Airport. 

In June this year, Cabinet approval was granted to develop the Hingurakgoda Airport as a complete airport as per the recommendations of the committee appointed to prepare the master plan and other related tasks for the airport.

At the time, the government said the Hingurakgoda Airport is currently operated under the management of the Sri Lanka Air Force and the need to develop the airport in accordance with international civil aviation standards has been identified. 

Accordingly, a committee consisting of representatives of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Sri Lanka Civil Aviation Authority, Airports and Aviation Company (Sri Lanka) (Pvt.) Ltd and Road Development Authority was appointed for the preparation of the master plan for the airport and other related tasks. 

The Cabinet approved the joint proposal presented by the President and the Minister of Aviation to make preparations to develop Hingurakgoda Airport as a complete airport as per the recommendations of the said committee. (Newswire)

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Cabinet approval has been granted for the development of the Hingurakgoda Airport as a complete airport as per the recommendations of the committee appointed to prepare the master plan and other related tasks for the airport.

The government states the Hingurakgoda Airport is currently operated under the management of the Sri Lanka Air Force and the need to develop the airport in accordance with international civil aviation standards has been identified. 

Accordingly, a committee consisting of representatives of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Sri Lanka Civil Aviation Authority, Airports and Aviation Company (Sri Lanka) (Pvt.) Ltd and Road Development Authority has been appointed for the preparation of the master plan for the airport and other related tasks. 

The Cabinet has approved the joint proposal presented by the President, in his capacity as Minister of Defence, and the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation for making preparations to develop Hingurakgoda Airport as a complete airport as per the recommendations of the said committee. (Newswire)

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