Batticaloa International Airport

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Batticaloa International Airport, located in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, serves as a key air travel hub for the region. Originally built during World War II, the airport has undergone several upgrades to cater to both domestic and international flights, enhancing its role in the development of the Eastern Province. The airport was officially granted international status in 2018, which marked a significant milestone in its history, broadening its reach and capabilities.

The strategic location of Batticaloa International Airport makes it an essential gateway for travelers and businesses alike, providing a vital link to the eastern coastal areas, which are renowned for their beautiful beaches, historical sites, and vibrant culture. This connectivity is crucial for promoting tourism in Batticaloa and nearby areas, which boast attractions such as the Batticaloa Lagoon, ancient temples, and scenic beaches.

The airport features a well-equipped terminal with facilities designed to handle an increasing number of passengers and flights efficiently. Its runway is capable of accommodating medium-sized aircraft, which is adequate for the current traffic but also has room for future expansions as air travel demand in the region grows. The airport's development has been part of broader efforts to improve infrastructure and stimulate economic growth in the Eastern Province following the end of Sri Lanka's civil war.

Overall, Batticaloa International Airport is a crucial component of Sri Lanka's transportation infrastructure, playing a significant role in the socio-economic development of the Eastern Province. It not only facilitates easier access to one of the most culturally and naturally rich areas of the island but also supports the local economy by boosting tourism and commerce.

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About Batticaloa District

Batticaloa is a city in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. Batticaloa is in the eastern coast of Sri Lanka on a flat coastal plain boarded by the Indian Ocean in the east occupies the central part of the eastern Sri Lanka. Batticaloa is on the East coast, 314 km from Colombo. The population of 515,707 consists mainly of Tamils, Moors, Sinhalese, Euro-Asian Burghers (specifically Portuguese Burghers and Dutch Burghers) and indigenous Vedda population.

Rice and coconuts are the two staples of the district, and steamers trading round the island call regularly at the port. The lagoon is famous for its ""singing fish,"" supposed to be shell-fish which give forth musical notes. The district has a remnant of Veddahs or wild men of the wood.

The city has four main divisions.

Pullianthivu: Seat of many government department and offices, schools, banks religious places, General Hospital, Weber Stadium and Shops. Nowadays many NGO offices including ICRC, UN, UNICEF, WORLD VISION etc.are located also.

Koddamunai: Schools, Banks, Sri Lanka Telecom regional office for East, Shops and many government offices are located. Two bridges called Perya Palam and Puthuppalam are connect Pulianthivu Island with Koddaminai land mass.

Kallady: Here there are many Government buildings and private industries, schools, hospitals and Eastern University Medical Faculty. Kallady Lady Manning Bridge (the longest bridge in Sri Lanka) connects Kallady and Arasay.

Puthur: This is where the dom

About Eastern Province

The Eastern Province is one of the 9 provinces of Sri Lanka. The provinces have existed since the 19th century but they didn't have any legal status until 1987 when the 13th Amendment to the 1978 Constitution of Sri Lanka established provincial councils. Between 1988 and 2006 the province was temporarily merged with the Northern Province to form the North-East Province. The capital of the province is Trincomalee. The Eastern province's population was 1,460,939 in 2007. The province is the most diverse in Sri Lanka, both ethnically and religiously.

Eastern province has an area of 9,996 square kilometers (3,859.5 sq mi).The province is surrounded by the Northern Province to the north, the Bay of Bengal to the east, the Southern Province to the south, and the Uva, Central and North Central provinces to the west. The province's coast is dominated by lagoons, the largest being Batticaloa lagoon, Kokkilai lagoon, Upaar Lagoon and Ullackalie Lagoon.

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