Ampara Airport (ADP)

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Ampara Airport, also known as Gal Oya Airport, is a domestic airport located in Ampara, in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. Initially established for military use, the airport has expanded its operations to include civil aviation, providing a vital link between Ampara and other parts of the island. The airport's IATA code is ADP, and it plays a significant role in the regional transportation network by facilitating easier access to this less developed but culturally rich and geographically diverse area.

The airport is strategically important for the development of the Eastern Province, serving not only as a gateway for tourists interested in exploring the natural beauty and historical sites of the region but also as a crucial infrastructure for economic development. The region is known for its picturesque landscapes, including beautiful beaches, national parks, and ancient heritage sites, making Ampara a potential hub for eco-tourism and cultural tourism in Sri Lanka.

Ampara Airport is relatively small compared to major international airports in Sri Lanka, with basic facilities to handle domestic flights and small aircraft. It features a runway that accommodates short take-off and landing aircraft, which are ideal for the domestic routes it serves. While the airport currently handles a limited number of scheduled flights, there are plans to expand its services and facilities to boost regional air travel and support the local economy.

Overall, Ampara Airport is poised to become an increasingly important part of Sri Lanka's domestic air travel network, enhancing connectivity and supporting the growth of the Eastern Province as a key destination for both domestic and international tourists.

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About Ampara District

Ampara is belongs to the Eastern Province. of Sri Lanka It is a remote city on the East Coast of Sri Lanka, about 360 km from the capital city of Colombo.Ampara is the largest paddy harvesting province in the country, and has the Indian Ocean on the east coast of Sri Lanka as a fisheries resource. Most of the civilians are Sinhala, while Tamils and Moors also live in the coastal parts of the district.

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 Provincee 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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