Lhaviyani atoll Madivaru Airport, one of the most recent additions to the domestic aviation network, is slated for official opening on Friday, 18th February.
Meanwhile, it has been reported that Lhaviyani Atoll Naifaru councils' president Mr. Mohamed Karim has been appointed as the new airport's Executive Manager.
Mr. Karim further confirmed he will be officially taking charge of the airport's responsibilities from Thursday, 17th February onwards.
Reportedly the airport's official opening is slated for 14:30hrs on Friday afternoon while President of the Maldives Mr. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih is expected to grace the event.
Though scheduled flights have been set for the airport, reservations and fare ticket options are currently unavailable.
However, the majority of the workforce has already been hired which was attended to during January 2022.
Madivaru Airport was developed by Kurehdhoo Holdings, which is owned by locally renowned entrepreneur "Champa" Mohamed Moosa.
The airport's management was officially handed over to Island Aviation in the previous month as well.
Local reports attest that the airport consists of a 1,200 meters runway with an apron, fire building, and a terminal for passenger movement.
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