Batticaloa's domestic airport was opened on Sunday following renovation for the past 4 years, reports the Daily Mirror.
The airport, which includes a newly constructed passenger terminal building, was constructed partly by the Sri Lankan Air Force which was ordered to do so by the Sri Lankan Cabinet.
The airport was formally opened by the Sri Lankan president Maithripala Sirisena.
It is not clear when the domestic service will commence.
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