Under the vision of Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu in enhancing the domestic aviation industry and services, the management and operations of Laamu atoll Kadhdhoo Airport has been brought under Regional Airports Company Limited (RACL) effective April 16, 2024.
In accordance with the presidential decision, RACL will now become the 100% shareholder of Kadhdhoo Airport; one of the first domestic airports in the Maldives.
Earlier on April 11, 2024, Maldives government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China’s CMCE towards upgrading Kadhdhoo Airport into an international one.
RACL reports that is now locked in preparatory works for management takeover from KACL.
With the transfer of Kadhdhoo Airport, RACL is now managing a total of 08 domestic airports across the Maldives.
With the management of 08 airports, RACL operates the most number of domestic airports in the Maldives. Moreover, the corporation is working towards improving and upgrading the services and infrastructure of these domestic airports.