Madivaru Airport

Madivaru Airport (IATA: LMV) is an airport on Madivaru, Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives.^[1]

Madivaru Airport
IATA: LMV ICAO: VRGD
Summary
Airport type	Public
Owner	Kuredu Holdings
Operator	Maldivian
Serves	Naifaru, Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives
Location	Madivaru, Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives
Elevation AMSL	6 ft / 2 m
Coordinates	5°27′27″N 73°22′12″E / 5.4574°N 73.3701°E / 5.4574; 73.3701
Map
LMV Location in Maldives
Runways
Direction Length Surface m ft 18/36 1,200 3,937 Asphalt

The island was previously used for military training.^[2] In May 2018 the government contracted Kuredu Holdings (the developer of Kuredu island) to develop an airport.^[2][3] The project required reclaiming three hectares of land.^[2] The construction contractor was Beijing Urban Construction Group (BUCG).^[4]

It is operated by Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL).^[5]

See also

• List of airports in the Maldives

References

1. "Maldives opens its second airport in Lhaviyani". www.tradearabia.com. 2 February 2022.
2. "Maldives to develop airport in Lhaviyani tourist hotspot". Maldives Insider. 30 May 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
3. "Government contracts Kuredu Holdings to develop Madivaru Airport". PSMnews.mv. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
4. "Chinese firm to build airport in Maldives' Lhaviyani tourist hotspot". Maldives Insider. 24 September 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
5. "Madivaru Airport handed over to IASL". PSMnews.mv. Retrieved 3 February 2022.