Naratetama Airport

Naratetama VVIP Airport (IKN Airport) is an under-construction airport, that is expected to be operational in August, 2024.[1][2] The Very Very Important Person (VVIP) Airport, also known as the Naratetama Capital of the Archipelago (IKN), is for welcoming state guests in Indonesia.The airport, which is 23km from the 0 point of IKN and 120km from Balikpapan.[3]

Naratetama VVIP Airport
Summary
Airport typeVIP
OperatorAngkasa Pura II
ServesNusantara
LocationEast Kalimantan, Indonesia
Time zoneCentral Indonesian Time (UTC+08:00)
Elevation AMSL134 ft / 41 m
Coordinates0°22′24″S 117°15′31″E
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
14/32 9,843 3,500 Asphalt

Development

The terminal area of the airport is about ​​7,350 square meters with an airport area covering 347 hectares of land. The runway under construction measures 3,500 meters in length and 45 meters in width, allowing for the landing of large-bodied aircraft such as the Boeing 777-3000ER and Airbus A380.[4]

Aprons of the airport is capable of accommodating three large-bodied aircraft, helipads for three helicopters, and various other supporting facilities will provide comprehensive services for all types of flights.[5]The cost of the project, estimated is about Rp 4.3 trillion (US$261 million).[6]

References
  1. "'Nusantara airport operational by August'". Daily Express. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  2. "Indonesia's Transportation Minister Confident Nusantara's VVIP Airport can Serve Narrow-bodied Aircraft". Tempo. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  3. "Indonesia to start airport trial in new capital Nusantara in July". The Star. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  4. "Minister optimistic of IKN airport serving narrow-bodied aircraft". Antara. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  5. "Indonesian minister inspects progress of Nusantara airport". Antara. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  6. "Indonesian govt rushes to finish new airport ahead of Nusantara launch". The Star. Retrieved 23 June 2024.

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