NEW NORTHERN AIR COMMAND HEADQUARTERS DECLARED OPEN BY THE COMMANDER

The newly built building for the Headquarters of the Northern Air Command of the Sri Lanka Air Force at SLAF Base Anuradhapura was declared open by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana today (17 November 2021).

This event marks the progression of the Air Command Concept of the SLAF with the new building which will provide vital infrastructure for administrative functioning of the Northern Air Command.

SLAF Base Anuradhapura, under the leadership of its Base Commander, Group Captain Amitha Jayamaha coordinated the construction of the new building within a very short time. The construction of the building was carried out by engineering troops from the Works Squadron at SLAF Base Anuradhapura under the supervision of the Directorate of Civil Engineering.

The event was attended by Officers from SLAF Base Anuradhapura together with a cross section of Other Ranks from the Base. All proceeding were held in accordance with health guidelines for the prevention of spreading COVID-19.


Sri Lanka Air Force stands as the sole gallant aerial force in the nation, skillfully projecting airpower over its airspace and supporting the operations of surface entities.

Contact Info
Air Force Headquarters, Defence Headquarters Complex, P.O Box 594, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka [email protected] +94 11 2343948

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