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Friday, November 13 2026
Friday, November 13 2026
MONETABRIEF – Sri Lanka will extend the runway of the Ratmalana Airport to 1,771 metres from the current 1,400 meters to help improve aviation safety, President Anura Kumara Dissanayakes said.
The project estimated at 6,000 rupees will be done with the funds of Airport and Aviation Services.
"The Ratmalana International Airport will be developed for pilot training, and domestic, business and regional aviation," President Dissanayake said.
The airport has problems because flying over the Parliament has been prohibited.
"My suggestion is to let them fly over the airport," he quipped. "If anyone has any ideas let me know."
Ratamalana Airport is South of Colombo. (Colombo/Nov13/2026)
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