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.
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