Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation and Energy Anura Karunathilake has conducted an inspection visit to Colombo International Airport, Ratmalana, to review its current operations, ongoing development projects and future development plans.
The Minister was accompanied by W.W.S. Mangala, Secretary to the Ministry; Admiral (Retd.) Kanchana Banagoda, Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd.; Captain Daminda Rambukwella, Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka; Aruna Rajapaksha, Chief Airport Manager; and senior officials from the relevant institutions.
During the visit, the Minister participated in a special discussion on the airport’s current operational status, ongoing development initiatives and proposed future projects. Discussions also covered the airport’s revenue, staffing and operational performance.
The delegation inspected aviation training institutions operating at the airport to assess their current status and activities. The Minister also visited the air traffic control facilities, where he interacted with staff and discussed plans to introduce new technical and communication control systems.
A key highlight of the visit was an inspection of the airport facilities complex currently under construction. The project, valued at LKR 3.046 billion, is expected to be completed in August 2027.
The visit provided an opportunity to review the airport’s infrastructure, operational efficiency and future development priorities.
