![RUNWAY REHABILITATION PROJECT [19TH MARCH 2026] - The long-awaited rehabilitation of Hewanorra International Airport’s runway is entering a critical phase, with officials outlining the project’s scope and rationale at a recent bidders’ conference held at the HIA VIP Lounge on Wednesday, March 18. The upgrade, being undertaken under the Caribbean Air Transport Connectivity Project (CATCOP), is designed to address decades-old infrastructure challenges at the island’s main gateway. Authorities say the works will enhance safety, improve resilience, and strengthen the airport’s capacity to support growing air traffic.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
MAJOR UPGRADE PLANNED FOR HEWANORRA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RUNWAY REHABILITATION PROJECT [19TH MARCH 2026] – The long-awaited rehabilitation of Hewanorra International Airport’s runway is entering a critical phase, with officials outlining the project’s scope and rationale at a recent bidders’ conference held at the HIA VIP Lounge on Wednesday, March 18. The upgrade, being undertaken under the Caribbean Air Transport Connectivity Project (CATCOP), is designed to address decades-old infrastructure challenges at the island’s main gateway. Authorities say the works will enhance safety, improve resilience, and strengthen the airport’s capacity to support growing air traffic.
