The Commander of the Air Force handed over renovated Airmen Married Quarters (AMQs) and Officers Married Quarters (OMQs) at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake on 24 October 2026, coinciding with the Commander's Inspection. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to improve residential facilities and enhance the welfare of service personnel and their families.

Phase I of the General Service Quarters (GSQs) Renovation Project comprised 10     residential units, including 08 AMQs, one of which accommodates Day Care center, and 02 OMQs, one of which accommodates Officers Holiday Home.  All 10 units have been successfully renovated and completed.

In addition to Phase I, 06 AMQs in the Low-Cost Area have been renovated and     completed, further enhancing the availability of improved residential facilities at the Base.

Stage I of Phase II involved the renovation of 08 AMQs. All 08 units have been completed, representing further progress in the Base residential infrastructure development programme.

The next stage of the project is planned to cover the renovation of 24 AMQs including 04 AMQs at Low-cost area and 08 OMQs (518 OMQ Flat) in recent future. This initiative will further contribute to improving accommodation facilities and providing a more comfortable living environment for service personnel and their families.

The phased implementation of the GSQ Renovation Project reflects the Sri Lanka Air Force's continued commitment to the welfare of its personnel. Through the refurbishment and modernization of existing residential facilities, SLAF Base Katunayake continues to promote improved living standards, personnel morale and family well-being.