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  • banuthev
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    Originally posted by WizzWaveSien
    https://economynext.com/no-second-ru...nister-275167/

    No second runway for BIA until 2055, instead government will be focusing on upgrading the existing runway to 4000m.
    Interesting update. Does anyone know if the 4000m upgrade includes modernizing the taxiway layout or terminal capacity to match? A longer runway helps with heavy aircraft, but it won't solve congestion issues if the ground infrastructure stays as it is. Curious to see the official project scope for this.

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    • WizzWaveSien
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      No second runway for Sri Lanka’s BIA till 2055: Deputy Minister | EconomyNext
      https://economynext.com/no-second-runway-for-sri-lankas-bia-till-2055-deputy-minister-275167/
      Sri Lanka’s main airport, the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, will not see a second runway built until at least 2055 following recommendations from an international master plan, Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku said.


      No second runway for BIA until 2055, instead government will be focusing on upgrading the existing runway to 4000m.

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      • Ven35K
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        Originally posted by banuthev

        Is this true JAF runway expansion to complete by July this year?
        No update yet on the JAF runway upgrade, work on the runway expansion itself hasn’t started. The vegetation near the RWY23 side has been cleared/cropped. On the terminal side, Phase 1 is expected to be completed around July–August, though it’s not confirmed yet. As per officials, the target is still July. After that, the temporary terminal will be converted into the permanent structure under Phase 2. Most likely, the entire terminal will be ready by July next year.
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        • MAW2000
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          Originally posted by banuthev

          Noticed there were few QR aircraft and GF A321neo stored at CMB due to middle east tensions. I wonder why these were not stored in HRI.
          As per my knowledge,
          Existing Landing and Parking permits, Reactivating aircrafts after long parking period, Ability to reposition aircrafts at homebase as a revenue flight instead operating a ferry flight.

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          • banuthev
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            Originally posted by MAW2000

            Because HRI has very limited capabilities compared to Gulf carriers' requirements.
            Noticed there were few QR aircraft and GF A321neo stored at CMB due to middle east tensions. I wonder why these were not stored in HRI.

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            • MAW2000
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              Originally posted by Serendib
              Top Gulf airlines have not responded to Sri Lanka’s invitation to use the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), Deputy Civil Aviation Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku said.
              Because HRI has very limited capabilities compared to Gulf carriers' requirements.

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              • MJeyendra
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                Please consider a free trade zone around Jaffna International Airport to create job opportunities for the local community.

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                • Serendib
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                  Top Gulf airlines have not responded to Sri Lanka’s invitation to use the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), Deputy Civil Aviation Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku said.

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                  • banuthev
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                    Originally posted by Ven35K

                    Initially, the entire runway expansion process was ready to begin, but there have been no updates since the change of minister. The RDA is set to carry out the expansion. As regards the airport terminal expansion, the Airport and Aviation authorities are yet to finalise the tender, which was slated to be conducted on November 28th, as per the Airport and Aviation Sri Lanka website.
                    During that day, we faced the Dithwa cyclone, and I haven't received any updates on the expansion projects since then. If anyone has any info, pls share! I'm eager to know the future of Jaffna airport too!
                    Is this true JAF runway expansion to complete by July this year?

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                    • Serendib
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                      A further 30 months will be required to complete the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Terminal II project once it is awarded to the prospective Japanese contractor through the ongoing tender process, as only around 30% has been completed under the previous regimes, the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation reveals.
                      • Only 30% of total project completed
                      • Awaiting JICA concurrence on technical evaluation
                      • Project to be implemented in 2 packages




                      BIA Terminal II project set for completion in 30 months | The Morning

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                      • Ven35K
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                        sorry for that, now you can
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                        • banuthev
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                          Originally posted by Ven35K
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                          These pictures are from the JIA stage 2 phase plan
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                          • Ven35K
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                            Originally posted by banuthev

                            Good news! JAF terminal expansion launched as per below news. Do you know how the terminal will look when it's completed? Any plans / pictures of the proposed terminal?

                            These pictures are from the JIA stage 2 phase plan
                            Last edited by Ven35K; 19-12-2025, 03:58 PM.

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                            • banuthev
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                              Originally posted by Ven35K

                              Initially, the entire runway expansion process was ready to begin, but there have been no updates since the change of minister. The RDA is set to carry out the expansion. As regards the airport terminal expansion, the Airport and Aviation authorities are yet to finalise the tender, which was slated to be conducted on November 28th, as per the Airport and Aviation Sri Lanka website.
                              During that day, we faced the Dithwa cyclone, and I haven't received any updates on the expansion projects since then. If anyone has any info, pls share! I'm eager to know the future of Jaffna airport too!
                              Good news! JAF terminal expansion launched as per below news. Do you know how the terminal will look when it's completed? Any plans / pictures of the proposed terminal?


                              The terminal expansion project at Jaffna International Airport (JIA) officially commenced on 15 December 2025 with a foundation-laying ceremony, marking a significant milestone in enhancing passenger facilities and strengthening regional air connectivity in Northern Sri Lanka.

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                              • Serendib
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                                Exciting news from the North!

                                The Jaffna International Airport (JIA) terminal expansion project officially began today with the foundation-laying ceremony.

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