Dhiffushi Airport Construction to Begin Next Year

The development of an airport in Dhiffushi, Haa Alif Atoll, will begin practical work in the middle of next year, with services expected to start by the middle of 2028, according to Dhiffushi Council President Usman Rashid. Speaking to PSM News, Rashid said boundary work will begin within this month, and the runway will be at least 1,500 meters long, with a terminal and other facilities. The airport project, part of a presidential decree to develop 15 airports during this term, will use 112 hectares of reclaimed land. The remaining land is planned for housing projects to address the island's housing shortage. The government stated that the airport will ease travel and boost economic growth for the area, benefiting islands including Vaafaru, Filladhoo, Kela, Muraidhoo, Baar, and Utheem. Currently, Hoorafushi is the only airport operating in Haa Alif Atoll.