BANYUWANGI – Seeing the potential of Banyuwangi Regency, Angkasa Pura (AP) II is currently developing Banyuwangi Airport. In accordance with the direction of the Minister of SOEs, Banyuwangi Airport, Bali, and Lombok (BBL) will be “Tourism Triangle” to synergize tourism in the three areas. To support this program, Banyuwangi Airport will be developed into a Low Cost Carrier Airport (LCCA).
“In line with the target of the Ministry of Tourism, which is to achieve 20 million foreign tourists in 2020, the LCCA/LCCT concept is an option to encourage foreign tourists to come to Indonesia” said the President Director of AP II Muhammad Awaluddin, Sunday (23/7/2018).
“With the increasing growth of Low Cost Carrier passengers 55% per year which is much higher than Full Service Carriers (FSC) which is only about 7%, the development of LCCA and the concept of Tourim Airport carried by Banyuwangi Airport can accelerate the development of tourism in the East Java area”, added Awaluddin.
Banyuwangi Airport development plans to support the LCCA program include improving airport facilities and services. Among other things, thickening of the foundation (Overlay Runway) formerly PCN 27 become PCN 56 so that it can accommodate Boeing type aircraft 737-8 NG, 737-9 ER and Airbus 320; Expansion of aircraft parking space (APRON) than from previous capacity 3 Narrow Body plane with area 16.200 m2 to be 9 Narrow Body plane with area 34.000 m2.
“There is another extension and widening of the runway from the previous 2,250×30 m2 to 2,500×45 m2. Expansion of vehicle parking space from 2.000 m2 to be 5.000 m2 with capacity 260 vehicle. There is also an expansion of the Passenger Terminal from 7.000 m2 to be 20.000 m2,” added.
For the five activities above, AP II prepares a total investment of not less than Rp 300 billion. The development of Banyuwangi Airport is also AP II's support program for the IMF Annual Meeting event – World Bank which will be held in Nusa Dua Bali in October 2018.
Furthermore, Banyuwangi Airport is planned to be proposed as an international airport following requests from several airlines to open international routes to and from China, Malaysia and Australia.
Meanwhile, Banyuwangi Regent Abdullah Azwar Anas supports Banyuwangi Airport to be developed into a Low Cost Carrier Airport (LCCA). To make that happen, The Banyuwangi Regency Government has helped AP II to accelerate the construction of this green concept airport terminal.
Not only that, The Banyuwangi Regency Government has communicated with Sriwijaya Air to accelerate international flights. The target is China flights – Banyuwangi.
“The key is collaboration. The regency and airport governments have revived the airport. We prepare tourist attractions. In addition, this collaboration also includes hospitality between AP II and the Regency Government,” added.
