Airport Developments Limited (ADL) a commercial parastatal wholly owned by the Malawi Government, was incorporated as a private company under the Companies Act in 1977 and initially charged with the responsibility to spearhead the construction and development of the Kamuzu International Airport (KIA), and upon its completion to manage and operate the airport on a commercial basis.  The Company was fundamentally vested with ownership of Kamuzu International Airport.

ADL’S MANDATE

Following the approval of the extended mandate by Cabinet, and in line with the reforms program ADL is responsible for managing all public airports.

Approved MEMARTS of ADL also provides the same as follows:

• Manage and develop aerodromes infrastructure;
• Manage estates and land property;
• Conduct aviation research, development and innovations;
• Provide financial management services to sustain the operations of the institution; and
• Undertake general business trading to promote and enhance aviation-related economic activities.

THE MISSION

To facilitate the smooth, safe and secure movement of air travelers and cargo through the 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.

CORE VALUES

In achieving its vision and fulfilling its mission, ADL is guided by the following core values which set the behavior standards for its employees on which the company is measured by its stakeholders.