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MINISTER of Transportation (Menhub) Budi Karya Sumadi said that the progress of the construction of the Nusantara Airport in the Indonesian Capital City (IKN), East Kalimantan Province, is certain to be completed in the near future.
“Development runway has reached 1,975 meters. This is still in line with our target. In the near future it will be completed up to 2,200 meters,” said the Minister of Transportation, through an official statement received, Monday (9/9)
He said at the end of August 2024, runway has a length of 1,025 meters. According to Budi, construction continues despite the weather conditions sometimes drizzling and rainy.
Besides runwayhe said that a number of developments in the airport area have been seen. One of them is the VVIP terminal whose construction progress has reached 90.16%. Meanwhile, for the VIP terminal, he added, it has been completed 77.06%.
Budi mentioned supporting facilities such as towers Air Traffic Controller (ATC) has been completed 53.71%, the construction of the administration and operational building is 61.03%, and the Aviation Accident Rescue and Fire Fighting Building (PKP-PK) is 68.71% complete.
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“So far, the construction is going well. The obstacle is still the unpredictable weather conditions and it is slowing down the work a bit. But, everything is still going well. on track” said the Minister of Transportation.
As for the airport access support road, he continued, it has been built above 50%. The main access road is said to be 98.53% ready, and the western perimeter road is 66.96% built. While the eastern perimeter road has been completed 50.44%.
“All of these roads will support access to and from the airport,” said the Minister of Transportation.
Overall, according to Budi, the airport construction progress has reached 74.79% with a construction time of 273 days. The Minister of Transportation is optimistic that the airport will be completed in its entirety according to the target time, namely on December 31, 2024. (H-3)
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Nusantara Airport: The Future of Indonesian Aviation
Nusantara Airport, located in the Indonesian Capital City (IKN) in East Kalimantan Province, is a state-of-the-art airport project that is rapidly taking shape. The airport, which is set to become a major hub in Indonesia, has made significant progress in its construction, with the Minister of Transportation, Budi Karya Sumadi, ensuring that it will be completed in the near future.
Construction Progress
As of September 2024, the construction progress of the airport has reached a significant milestone, with the runway length reaching 1,975 meters, which is still in line with the target of 2,200 meters [[1]]. The VVIP terminal has also made substantial progress, with its construction reaching 90.16%, while the VIP terminal has been completed 77.06% [[1]]. Supporting facilities such as the Air Traffic Controller (ATC) tower, administration and operational building, and the Aviation Accident Rescue and Fire Fighting Building (PKP-PK) have also made significant progress, with completion rates of 53.71%, 61.03%, and 68.71%, respectively [[1]].
The airport access support road has also been built above 50%, with the main access road construction ongoing [[1]]. Despite facing challenges due to unpredictable weather conditions, the construction is proceeding well and is on track to meet its completion deadline [[1]].
Flight Calibration
In a recent development, the Ministry of Transportation has conducted a flight calibration at Nusantara Airport, marking a significant step towards the airport’s operational readiness [[2]]. The calibration is a critical step in ensuring the safety and efficiency of air traffic operations at the airport.
Airport Development Progress
According to a report by PWC, as of July 2024, the construction progress of Nusantara Airport has reached 50% [[3]]. The report highlights the rapid progress made in the construction of the airport, which is expected to become a major hub in Indonesia.
The Future of Nusantara Airport
Nusantara Airport is set to become a world-class airport, offering state-of-the-art facilities and services to passengers. The airport’s strategic location in the Indonesian Capital City makes it an ideal hub for both domestic and international flights. With its modern infrastructure and advanced technology, Nusantara Airport is poised to become a major player in the Indonesian aviation industry.
Nusantara Airport is a significant infrastructure project that is rapidly taking shape. With its modern facilities and advanced technology, the airport is set to become a major hub in Indonesia, offering a world-class travel experience to passengers.
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Nusantara Airport: The Future of Indonesian Aviation
Nusantara Airport, located in the Indonesian Capital City (IKN) in East Kalimantan Province, is a state-of-the-art airport project that is rapidly taking shape. The airport, which is
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