Airport Developments Limited (ADL), wholly owned by the Malawi Government operates as a commercial parastatal under the 1977 companies Act. The company is mandated to manage and develop aerodromes infrastructure; manage estates and land property; conduct aviation research, development and innovations; provide financial management services to sustain operations of the institution; and undertake general business trading to promote and enhance aviation related economic activities.

ADL’S MANDATE

• To purchase, acquire, provide, construct, use, take on lease, develop, establish and maintain an aerodrome at Lilongwe and elsewhere in Malawi
• To purchase or otherwise acquire houses, offices, workshops, buildings and premises and any fixed or movable machinery.
• To Purchase, take on lease or in exchange, rent or otherwise acquire or obtain options in respect of or over other interests in lands, concessions, estates, including housing estates, block of flats and offices and agricultural grounds.
• To develop and turn to account and lay out the lands of the company in town, suburban or other lots for building purposes.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on all the building infrastructure and property at the airport on a continuous basis.
• Carry out periodic, planned comprehensive facilities and equipment improvements and replacement i.e. passenger (CUTE) and cargo.

THE MISSION

To facilitate the smooth, safe and secure movement of air travelers and cargo through provision of world class infrastructure, services and effective management of airports in an environmentally and sustainable manner for socio-economic development

THE VISION

ADL strives to have the best managed, safe, secure and attractive airports in the SADC Region and beyond.