On 02
nd
of January Sunday 2022, a new record was set by Velana International Airport for air traffic movement in a single day. They recorded a total of 826 air traffic movements, where there were 233 runway movements and 593 seaplane movements.
The previous movements recorded were 811 movements on 05
th
January 2020 before air traffic slowed down and halted in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Arrivals have been at an all-time high during this peak season and New Year resulting in air traffic congestion at the airport as well.