Malta International Airport is the only airport in Malta and it serves the whole Maltese Archipelago. It is located between Luqa and Gudja. It occupies the location of the former RAF Luqa and was completely re-furbished, becoming fully operational on 25 March 1992. It is still referred to by locals as Luqa Airport, and sometimes as Valletta Airport internationally, as it is located 5 km (3.1 mi) southeast of the Maltese capital Valletta.
The airport serves as the main hub for Air Malta. Ryanair based one aircraft in Malta from May 2010, increasing to two from May 2012. Many other airlines also fly to the airport, including several European holiday airlines. The airport is operated by Malta International Airport plc, a public limited company. It also hosts the Area Control Centre. The airport hosts the annual Malta Airshow, visited by military and civil aircraft from various European and other countries.
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LUQA AIRPORT HISTORY
The first civil airfield was constructed at Ta’ Qali, followed by others at Ħal Far (RAF Hal Far) and Luqa. During the Second World War, the airfields at Ta’ Qali and Hal Far were severely battered and civil operations subsequently centred on Luqa Airport.
The increase in passenger handling and aircraft movements necessitated the construction of a civil air terminal. Preparations started in 1956 and the British Government mainly financed what was then a Lm 300,000 (approx €700,000) project. Malta’s new passenger air terminal at Luqa was inaugurated on 31 March 1958 by the then Governor of Malta Sir Robert Laycock. The air terminal consisted of two floors including some basic facilities such as a restaurant, a post office, a cable and wireless office and a viewing balcony for the public.
LUQA AIRPORT LOCATION
LUQA AIRPORT FACTS
ICAO/IATA: LMML/MLA
Lat: 35°51′27″N
Long: 014°28′39″E
Elevation: 300 ft.
Runway length available: 05/23 7799×148 ft. :: 13/31 11627×197 ft.
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