Sir Lanka is a country where we earn a considerable amount of our income via foreign trade. We have the best spices in the world, the best Tea in the world and many more. Sri Lanka is a country worth watching. We earn another considerable amount of income through tourism. In the present most of the foreign trade is done by air freight. Sea freight is also used commonly but the above mentioned products and the above mentioned industries are strictly depending on the air transportation system.
To get the maximum out of this, we need airports with comfortable passenger hanging areas and sophisticated cargo and baggage handling capabilities and facilities. Plus, we need modern airplane walkthroughs and extended tarmacs to handle the jumbo class jets travelling full blast around the world.
Sri Lanka has only one International airport that can handle this kind of demand at the present. That is the Katunayaka International airport. It can handle all these demands but the ever rising amounts have begun to frustrate the airport little by little. It is obvious that in a few years the mentioned airport will not be enough to serve the demands without TRAFFIC JAM.
Maththala airport is going to take Sri Lanka to a new era of development. With the development of this project it has opened up various job opportunities for local citizens. After completing this is expected to grow Sri Lanka's tourism new scale which is possible with the growth of aviation transactions in Sri Lanka. As a result of this Air Port there is going to be a large scale development throughout the rural maththala area to match with the demands of an airport.
The government ultimately identified this upcoming problem and took steps in constructing yet another, the second international airport of Sri Lanka, the International Airport Terminal at Maththala, Hambantota, Southern Province, Sri Lanka.
The reason to choose a remote location as Maththala is obvious because this airport will definitely get directly connected with the Hambantota harbor and elevate the development, trade and commerce in the country. Furthermore, this will definitely draw a lot of investors and investments pilling up in Colombo to the under developed areas of the country.
The dedicated premise for the Maththala airport is 2000 hectares. Even this land is already allocated for the project, the first phase will only utilize on 800 hectares.
The first phase is going on at the present with an estimated expenditure of US$ 200 million. This includes the construction of a 3.5 kilometer long and 75 meter wide air strip for landing and taking off planes, A passenger terminal building equipped with the latest baggage handling mechanisms, a cargo loading/Unloading and storage facilities, A 41 meter air traffic controlling unit, Two air bridges with navigating capabilities and finally a jumbo jet passenger terminal. At the finalization of this phase, the airport will be able to handle four airplanes in the same time and one million passengers per year.
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Arriving At Johannesburg Airport, What To Expect
If you are arriving at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport by air, you'll find yourself 14 miles east of the city centre. Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport is currently in the process of a complete refurbishment but still provides efficient customer service and top-class facilities to match any international airport.
The airport has six different terminals. Only three terminals are actually in use for passengers and include the Transit Terminal, International Terminal and Domestic Terminal. Most of the Transit Terminal has been torn down to make way for the new Central Terminal. The new terminal is expected to ready in 2009 and is part of the big push for the FIFA 2010 World Cup finals. The new Central Terminal will be home to a travellers' check-in area, more gates and will have an indoor link between the International and Domestic terminals.
At the moment, there is no covered link between the two terminals and passengers are required to make the 5-minute outdoor journey along the main exit road to change terminals. Hawkers line the route between the terminals offering assistance with luggage and are very persuasive. Their service isn't free and it is up to you how much you want to pay them.
Inside the terminals there is any number of facilities including all the usual suspects; bureaux de change, cash machines (ATMs), gift shops, restaurants, duty-free stores and curio shops. Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport does however have something a bit different in the form of a chic cigar and wine lounge once you pass through security. Here you can get light snacks, beers and cocktails. The lounge looks like it's reserved for first and business class passengers, but anyone is permitted to use the facilities.
Both international and domestic flights arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport, with a high volume of passengers using the airport each day. The airport is also used by all the major carriers as well as some minor ones.
Outside the International and Domestic terminals you'll public transport options that will take you into the city of Johannesburg. Transportation to places farther afield such as Kruger National Park is best done by hire car. There is a range of reputable car rental firms represented at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport, with booking online in advance being the best way to secure the vehicle of your choice.
There are a range of parking options on-site at the airport including short-term, long-term and valet parking lots, in addition to drop-off and pick-up zones for those who don't want to pay for parking.
Business passengers are very well catered for at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport. The airport has a state-of-the-art business and conference centre in the Arrivals Hall of the Domestic Terminal. These conference and meeting rooms can accommodate up to 10 people and can provide a range of food and fax, telephone, internet and secretarial services.
The airport has six different terminals. Only three terminals are actually in use for passengers and include the Transit Terminal, International Terminal and Domestic Terminal. Most of the Transit Terminal has been torn down to make way for the new Central Terminal. The new terminal is expected to ready in 2009 and is part of the big push for the FIFA 2010 World Cup finals. The new Central Terminal will be home to a travellers' check-in area, more gates and will have an indoor link between the International and Domestic terminals.
At the moment, there is no covered link between the two terminals and passengers are required to make the 5-minute outdoor journey along the main exit road to change terminals. Hawkers line the route between the terminals offering assistance with luggage and are very persuasive. Their service isn't free and it is up to you how much you want to pay them.
Inside the terminals there is any number of facilities including all the usual suspects; bureaux de change, cash machines (ATMs), gift shops, restaurants, duty-free stores and curio shops. Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport does however have something a bit different in the form of a chic cigar and wine lounge once you pass through security. Here you can get light snacks, beers and cocktails. The lounge looks like it's reserved for first and business class passengers, but anyone is permitted to use the facilities.
Both international and domestic flights arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport, with a high volume of passengers using the airport each day. The airport is also used by all the major carriers as well as some minor ones.
Outside the International and Domestic terminals you'll public transport options that will take you into the city of Johannesburg. Transportation to places farther afield such as Kruger National Park is best done by hire car. There is a range of reputable car rental firms represented at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport, with booking online in advance being the best way to secure the vehicle of your choice.
There are a range of parking options on-site at the airport including short-term, long-term and valet parking lots, in addition to drop-off and pick-up zones for those who don't want to pay for parking.
Business passengers are very well catered for at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport. The airport has a state-of-the-art business and conference centre in the Arrivals Hall of the Domestic Terminal. These conference and meeting rooms can accommodate up to 10 people and can provide a range of food and fax, telephone, internet and secretarial services.
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