President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who is seeking re-election, has made a firm commitment to construct an airport in Sh. Kudafaru within the next five years.
Currently on a campaign tour of the Shaviyani Atoll, President Solih began his visit from Komandooo island. Addressing the island's residents, President Solih pledged to establish an airport that would offer access to the people of Shaviyani Atoll within a 20-minute journey. The president said the proposed airport would be built in Kudafaru, a sandbank located near Mathi Komandoo.
While an airport already exists in Sh. Funadhoo, President Solih previously announced plans for an additional airport in Sh. Bilehfahi.
President Solih has expressed intentions to construct airports on various other islands across different atolls, including HDh. Makunudhoo, R. Beriyanfaru, B. Thulhaadhoo, F. Magoodhoo, and Th. Vilufushi. Among these islands, active construction work for an airport has only commenced in F. Magoodhoo. The land dredging and shore protection required for airport development in HDh. Makunudhoo has been contracted to BIG Fish Maldives Pvt Ltd as of June 22.
Although several airport projects were previously announced, President Solihlater announced an additional airport project in R. Alifushi, which is presently in progress, while the others have yet to commence.
Only one airport project was initiated and successfully completed during President Solih's current term-- the Hoarafushi Airport. Furthermore, Fares Mathoda Airport was also completed under this administration and was inaugurated on March 16. At present, construction work is underway for Muli Airport.
