Sri Lanka Airports

**skyline** · 24-08-2012, 08:05 PM

Ratmalana opens for international flights

The Ratmalana domestic airport has been declared open for small international commercial flights, the Civil Aviation Authority said today.

Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority H.M.C Nimalsiri said that a circular has been sent to airmen informing them that international commercial jets can now land at the Ratmalana airport.

“We declared that it is available for commercial jet operations from 10th August. We have sent a circular to airmen and people have seen it all over the world. We have started receiving inquiries so from two months from now we expect the airport to function regularly,” he said.

Earlier the Ratmalana airport, which was operated by the air force, was open only for military and domestic flights.

However Nimalsiri said that the facilities at the airport have been upgraded and an immigration and emigration counter has also been opened to cater to international commercial jets and passengers.

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**banuthev** · 24-08-2012, 10:12 PM

Good news to hear RML is getting ready to re-commence the International Flights! I think UL should start regional services between RML and MLE, GAN, TRZ and MAA with Turboprob aircraft (ATR, Q400..). They can invite SpiceJet, Maldivian Airlines, Air India to serve RML!

As RML runway is only around 1800m they should also start expanding the runway inorder to cater Medium Hauls.. Any news about RML runway expansion ?

BTW I also heard Batticaloa airport contructions begins on 3 Sep 2012. The government has allocated Rs. 750 million for the construction of the airport. The cost for the construction of 1700- meter long tarmac, access and flight landing areas has been estimated at Rs.800 million.

**88gee** · 26-08-2012, 12:39 PM

if they can build an undergrnd tunnel for vehicles to pass on galle road they can ectend the run way

**ecureilx** · 27-08-2012, 08:18 AM

well, what about the 'other' things on the way ??

Unless there is a plan to build something like Funchal Madeira ..

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**Cayman** · 28-08-2012, 07:34 AM

Actually, it would be a lot more practical (and economical) to extend it towards the opposite direction where there is plenty of space available.

A crude Google map calculation shows at least 700-800m of available space before getting too close to the residences near the marsh.

Such an extension would bring the runway length to 2400m (close to what 737/320 sized aircrafts needs to operate).

RML has enormous potential as a city airport to Colombo where LCCs and private aviation could thrive.

**banuthev** · 30-08-2012, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by Cayman

Actually, it would be a lot more practical (and economical) to extend it towards the opposite direction where there is plenty of space available.

A crude Google map calculation shows at least 700-800m of available space before getting too close to the residences near the marsh.

Such an extension would bring the runway length to 2400m (close to what 737/320 sized aircrafts needs to operate).

RML has enormous potential as a city airport to Colombo where LCCs and private aviation could thrive.

AASL was planning to shift the private jets operation from CMB to RML as CMB lacks space for commercial flights. Private Jets (bizjets) that mostly land in CMB are Gulfstream 150 and 250 . I was wondering whether these mid-size jets could manage takeoff at RML's 1833m runway ?

**Serendib** · 02-09-2012, 04:53 PM

**Srilankan1** · 03-09-2012, 04:19 PM

^

From where this was taken??

BTW nice and rare angle.

**Praetorian** · 03-09-2012, 06:40 PM

That A340 looks a real beauty.

**Cayman** · 03-09-2012, 09:39 PM

Originally posted by Srilankan1

From where this was taken??

BTW nice and rare angle.

My guess would be an aborted landing or a missed approach.

**Serendib** · 03-09-2012, 10:08 PM

Originally posted by Banuthev

I also heard Batticaloa airport contructions begins on 3 Sep 2012. The government has allocated Rs. 750 million for the construction of the airport. The cost for the construction of 1700- meter long tarmac, access and flight landing areas has been estimated at Rs.800 million.

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa today launched the project to construct a domestic airport in Batticaloa...

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**Srilankan1** · 03-09-2012, 11:07 PM

Another election racket.

**tharindu** · 06-09-2012, 08:55 PM

Now hitting over 160 movements a day!... — at Bandaranaike International Airport

**Praetorian** · 06-09-2012, 11:33 PM

Colombo Airport is not very impressive when compared to our rivals and those up and coming new South India airports.

IATA has withheld handing out official "hub status" for South Asia for more than decade, however if CMB does not get into shape fast, we'll never get it.

As things are departures at CMB really is a horrible mess. Not a pleasant experience for anyone. We are losing out fast.

The new terminal needs to be built soon.

**Serendib** · 08-09-2012, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by Praetorian

Colombo Airport is not very impressive when compared to our rivals and those up and coming new South India airports.

IATA has withheld handing out official "hub status" for South Asia for more than decade, however if CMB does not get into shape fast, we'll never get it.

As things are departures at CMB really is a horrible mess. Not a pleasant experience for anyone. We are losing out fast.

The new terminal needs to be built soon.

Our proposed CMB terminal has a friendly and spacious feel than any south asian airports.
http://www.dailynews.lk/2012/04/24/bus01.asp

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