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|owner-oper = Addu International Airport Private Limited
| owner-oper = Addu International Airport Private Limited
|city-served = [[Addu City]], Maldives
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|footnotes = Sources: [[Government of Maldives]],<ref name=GOV.MV>{{Cite web|url=http://AviaInfo.gov.mv/downloads/aip/aerodrome/ad_2_vrmg.pdf|title=AIP Maldives - VRMG|website=AviaInfo.gov.mv|publisher=Civil Aviation Department, Republic of Maldives|date=18 November 2010|access-date=24 October 2022}}</ref> [[DAFIF]]<ref>{{GCM|GAN|source=DAFIF}} From [[DAFIF]] (effective October 2006).</ref>
| footnotes = Sources: [[Government of Maldives]],<ref name=GOV.MV>{{Cite web|url=http://AviaInfo.gov.mv/downloads/aip/aerodrome/ad_2_vrmg.pdf|title=AIP Maldives - VRMG|website=Civil Aviation Department|date=18 November 2010|access-date=24 October 2022}}</ref> [[DAFIF]]<ref>{{GCM|GAN|source=DAFIF}} From [[DAFIF]] (effective October 2006).</ref>
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[[File:8q-meg gan.JPG|thumb|Former Mega Maldives Boeing 767 on Gan International Airport parking apron, February 2011|alt=]]
[[File:8q-meg gan.JPG|thumb|Former Mega Maldives [[Boeing 767]] on Gan International Airport [[Airport apron|parking apron]], February 2011|alt=]]
'''Gan International Airport''' ('''GIA''') {{Airport codes|GAN|VRMG}} is an [[international airport]] located on the island of [[Gan (Addu Atoll)|Gan]] in [[Addu Atoll]] (previously known as Seenu Atoll) in the island nation of the [[Maldives]].<ref name=GOV.MV/> As of June 2019, it is one of three international [[List of airports in the Maldives|airports in the Maldives]].
'''Gan International Airport''' ('''GIA''') {{Airport codes|GAN|VRMG}} is an [[international airport]] located on the island of [[Gan (Addu Atoll)|Gan]] in [[Addu Atoll]] (sometimes known as Seenu Atoll) in the island nation of the [[Maldives]].<ref name=GOV.MV/> As of June 2024, it is one of five international [[List of airports in the Maldives|airports in the Maldives]].


==History==
==History==
{{Main|RAF Gan}}
{{Main|RAF Gan}}
First built by the [[Royal Navy]] (RN) for its [[Fleet Air Arm]] (FAA), it was subsequently transferred to the [[Royal Air Force]] (RAF), becoming [[RAF Gan|Royal Air Force Station Gan]] or RAF Gan. It was a British military [[airbase]] until 1976, used as a staging post for RAF aircraft flying to the [[Far East]] during [[World War II]].<ref name=GanAirport.com-hist>{{Cite web|url=https://GanAirport.com/17-gan-airport-articles/15-welcome-to-gan-international-airport|title=Welcome to Gan International Airport|website=GanAirport.com|publisher=Addu International Airport Private Limited|date=2019|access-date=24 October 2022}}</ref> The first aircraft, an RAF [[Westland Walrus]] biplane landed on the crushed [[coral]] runway of Gan on 8 February 1943.
First built by the [[Royal Navy]] (RN) for its [[Fleet Air Arm]] (FAA), it was subsequently transferred to the [[Royal Air Force]] (RAF), becoming [[RAF Gan|Royal Air Force Station Gan]] or RAF Gan. It was a British military [[Air base|airbase]] until 1976, used as a staging post for RAF aircraft flying to the [[Far East]] during [[World War II]].<ref name="GanAirport.com-hist">{{Cite web |date=2019 |title=Welcome to Gan International Airport |url=https://GanAirport.com/17-gan-airport-articles/15-welcome-to-gan-international-airport |access-date=19 June 2024 |website=Gan International Airport |publisher=Addu International Airport Private Limited}}</ref> The first aircraft, an RAF [[Westland Walrus]] biplane, landed on the crushed [[coral]] runway of Gan on 8 February 1943.


In 1976, the RAF left Gan, having no further need for its facilities, and handed it back to the Maldives government. The island and airfield was left to fall into disrepair for many years. Funding was subsequently found to develop the island, and RAF Gan became a civilian [[domestic airport]].
In 1976, the RAF left Gan, having no further need for its facilities, and handed it over to the Maldives government.<ref name="GanAirport.com-hist" /> The island and airfield was left to fall into disrepair for many years. Funding was subsequently found to develop the island, and RAF Gan became a civilian [[domestic airport]].<ref name="GanAirport.com-hist" />


==Current use==
==Current use==
Gan Airport (in its civilian incarnation) was originally run by the [[Government of Maldives]] (GoM), with technical assistance from Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) until January 2010. In June 2009, a [[public enterprise]] by the name of Gan Airport Company Limited (GACL) was established by President [[Mohamed Nasheed]] as part of GoM's [[privatisation]] policy. GACL took over management of Gan Airport in January 2010.
Gan Airport (in its civilian incarnation) was originally run by the [[Government of Maldives]] (GoM), with technical assistance from Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) until January 2010. In June 2009, a [[public enterprise]] by the name of Gan Airport Company Limited (GACL) was established by President [[Mohamed Nasheed]] as part of GoM's [[privatization]] policy. GACL took over management of Gan Airport in January 2010.


To promote [[tourism]] and other economic activity in the south [[Maldives]], a venture was formed early in 2012 to further develop and expand Gan Airport to international airport standard. A [[joint venture]] was formed between GACL, MACL, and State Trading Organization Plc (STO). Renaming to Gan International Airport (GIA), the venture, Addu International Airport Private Limited (AIA), owns and manages Gan International Airport. {{As of|2020}}, 70% of AIA is held by the government of Maldives, and 30% by KASA Holdings Private Limited.
To promote [[tourism]] and other economic activity in the south [[Maldives]], a venture was formed early in 2012 to further develop and expand Gan Airport to international airport standards. A [[joint venture]] was formed by GACL, MACL, and [[State Trading Organization|State Trading Organization Plc]] (STO).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Company Overview |url=https://ganairport.com/14-corporate/30-overview |access-date=19 June 2024 |website=Gan International Airport}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 January 2011 |title=Joint Venture Agreement Signed to Upgrade and Operate Gan International Airport |url=https://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Press/Article/4461 |access-date=19 June 2024 |website=[[The President's Office]]}}</ref> Renaming to Gan International Airport (GIA), the venture, Addu International Airport Private Limited (AIA), owns and manages Gan International Airport. STO sold all of its shares of the airport in February 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Aiham |first=Ahmed |date=18 February 2020 |title=STO to sell its shares in Addu International Airport |url=https://edition.mv/addu_international_airport/15040 |access-date=19 June 2024 |work=[[The Edition]]}}</ref> {{As of|2024|June}}, 70% of AIA is held by the [[government of Maldives]], and 30% by KASA Holdings Private Limited.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ownership and shares |url=https://ganairport.com/14-corporate/27-ownership-and-shares |access-date=19 June 2024 |website=Gan International Airport}}</ref>

In 2023, Renaatus Projects Pvt Ltd signed a contract with AIA to expand the airport to include bigger passenger terminals, fire station, parking lots, cargo facilities, restaurants and duty-free shops, [[Air traffic control|control tower]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rehan |first=Mohamed |date=6 March 2023 |title=India's Renaatus Projects to expand Gan International Airport |url=https://edition.mv/gan_international_airport/27316 |access-date=19 June 2024 |work=[[The Edition]]}}</ref>


==Facilities==
==Facilities==
Gan International Airport is capable of accommodating [[International Civil Aviation Organization#Aerodrome reference code|ICAO code 4E aircraft]]. The airport lies at an elevation of {{Convert|6|ft|0|abbr=off}} above [[mean sea level]]. It has one paved [[runway]] designated 10/28, with a concrete surface, previously measuring {{Convert|2651|by|45|m|0|abbr=off}} in 2010.<ref name=GOV.MV/> During the National Development Plan of the early 1980s, Gan runway was subsequently upgraded and extended in length by {{Convert|980|m|0|abbr=off}} to {{Convert|3600|by|45|m|0|abbr=off}}.<ref name=GanAirport.com-hist/>
Gan International Airport is capable of accommodating [[International Civil Aviation Organization#Aerodrome reference code|ICAO code 4E aircraft]]. The airport lies at an elevation of {{Convert|6|ft|0|abbr=off}} above [[mean sea level]]. It has one paved [[runway]] designated 10/28, with a concrete surface, previously measuring {{Convert|2651|by|45|m|0|abbr=off}} in 2010.<ref name=GOV.MV/> During the National Development Plan of the early 1980s, Gan runway was subsequently upgraded and extended in length by {{Convert|980|m|0|abbr=off}} to {{Convert|3600|by|45|m|0|abbr=off}}.<ref name=GanAirport.com-hist/>


==Airlines and destinations==
==Airlines and destinations==
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{{As of|2024|06|df=y}}, the following airlines offer regularly scheduled services:<ref name=fr24/><ref>{{Cite news |last=Rehan |first=Mohamed |date=26 December 2022 |title=Maldivian to increase flights between Gan-Kooddoo |url=https://edition.mv/gan_international_airport/26636 |access-date=19 June 2024 |work=[[The Edition]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Shaahunaz |first=Fathmath |date=1 December 2016 |title=Sri Lankan Airlines commences flights to Maldives south |url=https://edition.mv/gan_international_airport/1688 |access-date=19 June 2024 |work=[[The Edition]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Shaahunaz |first=Fathmath |date=30 June 2020 |title=Maldivian to begin direct flights between Kulhudhuffushi, Addu |url=https://edition.mv/gan_international_airport/17579 |access-date=19 June 2024 |work=[[The Edition]]}}</ref>
{{As of|2024|04|df=y}}, the following airlines offer regularly scheduled services:<ref name=fr24/>
{{Airport destination list
{{Airport destination list
|[[Maldivian (airline)|Maldivian]]|[[Velana International Airport|Malé]]
|[[Maldivian (airline)|Maldivian]]|[[Fuvahmulah Airport|Fuvahmulah]], [[Kaadedhdhoo Airport|Kaadedhdhoo]], [[Kooddoo Airport|Kooddoo]], [[Kulhudhuffushi Airport|Kulhudhuffushi]], [[Velana International Airport|Malé]]
|[[SriLankan Airlines]]|[[Bandaranaike International Airport|Colombo–Bandaranaike]]
|[[SriLankan Airlines]]|[[Bandaranaike International Airport|Colombo–Bandaranaike]]
}}
}}
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==Accidents and incidents==
==Accidents and incidents==
*On 12 March 2019, a [[Maldivian (airline)#Fleet|Maldivian]] [[Bombardier Dash 8 Q300]] suffered a landing gear malfunction, due to which the plane circled around the airport for one hour. The aircraft landed safely, but the landing gear was not fully retracted. This was the first incident to occur at Gan International Airport.
*On 12 March 2019, a [[Maldivian (airline)#Fleet|Maldivian]] [[Bombardier Dash 8 Q300]] suffered a landing gear malfunction, due to which the plane circled around the airport for one hour.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=13 March 2019 |title=Maldives airline apologises for plane's landing gear malfunction |url=https://maldivesindependent.com/society/maldives-airline-apologises-for-planes-landing-gear-malfunction-144212 |access-date=19 June 2024 |work=Maldives Independent}}</ref> The aircraft landed safely, but the landing gear was not fully retracted.<ref name=":0" /> This was the first incident to occur at Gan International Airport.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category-inline}}
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*[https://GanAirport.com Gan International Airport (GIA)]
*[https://GanAirport.com Gan International Airport (GIA)] — official website of the airport
*[https://www.facebook.com/GanAirport/ Gan International Airport Facebook]
*{{Facebook|id=GanAirport|name=Gan International Airport}}
*[https://twitter.com/Ganairportco Gan International Airport Twitter]
*{{Twitter|id=Ganairportco|name=Gan International Airport}}
*[https://notams.aim.faa.gov/notamSearch/nsapp.html?METHOD=DISPLAYBYICAOS&REPORTTYPE=RAW&FORMATTYPE=DOMESTIC&RETRIEVELOCID=VRMG&ACTIONTYPE=NOTAMRETRIEVALBYICAOS#/results FNS NOTAM search for VRMG]
*[https://notams.aim.faa.gov/notamSearch/nsapp.html?METHOD=DISPLAYBYICAOS&REPORTTYPE=RAW&FORMATTYPE=DOMESTIC&RETRIEVELOCID=VRMG&ACTIONTYPE=NOTAMRETRIEVALBYICAOS#/results FNS NOTAM search for VRMG]
*[http://www.aaa-fta.com Asian Academy of Aeronautics (AAA)] — flying training school based at Gan International Airport
*[http://www.aaa-fta.com Asian Academy of Aeronautics (AAA)] — flying training school based at Gan International Airport

Latest revision as of 19:12, 2 December 2024

Gan International Airport

ގަން ބައިނަލްއަޤްވާމީ ވައިގެބަނދަރު
Front view of GIA
Summary
Airport typePublic
Owner/OperatorAddu International Airport Private Limited
ServesAddu City, Maldives
LocationGan, Addu City
Time zoneMaldives Time (MVT) (UTC+5)
Elevation AMSL2 m / 6 ft
Coordinates00°41′36″S 073°09′20″E / 0.69333°S 73.15556°E / -0.69333; 73.15556
WebsiteGanAirport.com
Maps
Map of Addu Atoll in 1976 showing Gan and airfield
Map of Addu Atoll in 1976 showing Gan and airfield
GAN/VRMG is located in Maldives
GAN/VRMG
GAN/VRMG
Location of airport in Gan, Maldives
GAN/VRMG is located in Indian Ocean
GAN/VRMG
GAN/VRMG
GAN/VRMG (Indian Ocean)
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
10/28 3,600[1] 11,811 concrete
Former Mega Maldives Boeing 767 on Gan International Airport parking apron, February 2011

Gan International Airport (GIA) (IATA: GAN, ICAO: VRMG) is an international airport located on the island of Gan in Addu Atoll (sometimes known as Seenu Atoll) in the island nation of the Maldives.[2] As of June 2024, it is one of five international airports in the Maldives.

History

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Main article: RAF Gan

First built by the Royal Navy (RN) for its Fleet Air Arm (FAA), it was subsequently transferred to the Royal Air Force (RAF), becoming Royal Air Force Station Gan or RAF Gan. It was a British military airbase until 1976, used as a staging post for RAF aircraft flying to the Far East during World War II.[1] The first aircraft, an RAF Westland Walrus biplane, landed on the crushed coral runway of Gan on 8 February 1943.

In 1976, the RAF left Gan, having no further need for its facilities, and handed it over to the Maldives government.[1] The island and airfield was left to fall into disrepair for many years. Funding was subsequently found to develop the island, and RAF Gan became a civilian domestic airport.[1]

Current use

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Gan Airport (in its civilian incarnation) was originally run by the Government of Maldives (GoM), with technical assistance from Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) until January 2010. In June 2009, a public enterprise by the name of Gan Airport Company Limited (GACL) was established by President Mohamed Nasheed as part of GoM's privatization policy. GACL took over management of Gan Airport in January 2010.

To promote tourism and other economic activity in the south Maldives, a venture was formed early in 2012 to further develop and expand Gan Airport to international airport standards. A joint venture was formed by GACL, MACL, and State Trading Organization Plc (STO).[4][5] Renaming to Gan International Airport (GIA), the venture, Addu International Airport Private Limited (AIA), owns and manages Gan International Airport. STO sold all of its shares of the airport in February 2020.[6] As of June 2024, 70% of AIA is held by the government of Maldives, and 30% by KASA Holdings Private Limited.[7]

In 2023, Renaatus Projects Pvt Ltd signed a contract with AIA to expand the airport to include bigger passenger terminals, fire station, parking lots, cargo facilities, restaurants and duty-free shops, control tower.[8]

Facilities

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Gan International Airport is capable of accommodating ICAO code 4E aircraft. The airport lies at an elevation of 6 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. It has one paved runway designated 10/28, with a concrete surface, previously measuring 2,651 by 45 metres (8,698 by 148 feet) in 2010.[2] During the National Development Plan of the early 1980s, Gan runway was subsequently upgraded and extended in length by 980 metres (3,215 feet) to 3,600 by 45 metres (11,811 by 148 feet).[1]

Airlines and destinations

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As of June 2024, the following airlines offer regularly scheduled services:[9][10][11][12]

AirlinesDestinations
MaldivianFuvahmulah, Kaadedhdhoo, Kooddoo, Kulhudhuffushi, Malé
SriLankan AirlinesColombo–Bandaranaike

Statistics

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As of April 2024, the only foreign operator to Gan is SriLankan Airlines[9] using Airbus A320 aircraft.

Accidents and incidents

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  • On 12 March 2019, a Maldivian Bombardier Dash 8 Q300 suffered a landing gear malfunction, due to which the plane circled around the airport for one hour.[13] The aircraft landed safely, but the landing gear was not fully retracted.[13] This was the first incident to occur at Gan International Airport.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Welcome to Gan International Airport". Gan International Airport. Addu International Airport Private Limited. 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "AIP Maldives - VRMG" (PDF). Civil Aviation Department. 18 November 2010. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
  3. ^ Airport information for GAN at Great Circle Mapper. Source: DAFIF (effective October 2006). From DAFIF (effective October 2006).
  4. ^ "Company Overview". Gan International Airport. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Joint Venture Agreement Signed to Upgrade and Operate Gan International Airport". The President's Office. 13 January 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  6. ^ Aiham, Ahmed (18 February 2020). "STO to sell its shares in Addu International Airport". The Edition. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Ownership and shares". Gan International Airport. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  8. ^ Rehan, Mohamed (6 March 2023). "India's Renaatus Projects to expand Gan International Airport". The Edition. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  9. ^ a b "GAN airport destinations". Flightradar24. Retrieved 13 April 2024. Updated constantly.
  10. ^ Rehan, Mohamed (26 December 2022). "Maldivian to increase flights between Gan-Kooddoo". The Edition. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  11. ^ Shaahunaz, Fathmath (1 December 2016). "Sri Lankan Airlines commences flights to Maldives south". The Edition. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  12. ^ Shaahunaz, Fathmath (30 June 2020). "Maldivian to begin direct flights between Kulhudhuffushi, Addu". The Edition. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  13. ^ a b "Maldives airline apologises for plane's landing gear malfunction". Maldives Independent. 13 March 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
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