As one of the most important airports in West Papua, the Manokwari Government accelerate development Rendani Airport is expected to be completed according to the previous target.
In the following article, you can find some information regarding the progress of the Rendani Airport development.
Regent Wants The Work to be Completed before His Term of Office Ends
On April 22, 2022, the Manokwari Regency Government received the results of the implementation of land acquisition for the development of Rendai Airport. The consequences of the decision were given by the Head of the Regional Office of the National Land Agency (BPN), West Papua.
At that time, Regent Hermous Indou hoped that the airport’s legal process for land acquisition would be completed quickly and that he could receive a certificate from the BPN. After legal force, the regency government can hand it over to the Ministry of Transportation for airport development.
On this occasion, the Regent also expressed his hope that this process would run smoothly and be completed before his term ends in 2026.
Not only that, with the construction of this airport, he also hopes that the status of the airport, which is still in class II, can go up to a higher rank.
With the increase in the status of West Papua Airport, more and more foreign tourists are coming because there are already other alternative gateways to East Indonesia.
If it can be developed into Taman Tia Temple, then the airport can be more competitive to become one of Indonesia’s best airports.
May 2022: Runway Extension Begins
From May 17 2022-November 7, 2023, the Rendani Class II Airport Service Unit (UPBU) will start working on additional instruments. The purpose is to maintain flight security and safety.
This is implemented by extending the Runway End Safety Area (RESA) and the airport runway strip. Currently, the functional runway length is around 2000 meters and will be added by 300 to 500 meters.
Besides the work above, making box culverts for river diversions also started on April 18, 2022-October 9, 2023.
With the start of this work, the future for constructing a better airport in West Papua looks even better.
The airport UPBU has also coordinated with the Manokwari Regency Government and the West Papua Provincial Government to avoid conflict. This coordination relates to certificate ownership and land acquisition in the airport area.
With the start of this work, the UPBU, represented by Christian Defy as the Commitment Making Officer, hopes that this work can proceed according to the target above and be operational in 2024.
If it goes according to the target, it will impact tourist routes and the acceleration of development in Manokwari Regency.
April 2023: The Manokwari Government Speeds Up Airport Construction
Based on the master plan submitted by the Regent of Manokwari, the airport runway extension is around 2500 meters. At least so far, that’s how long it’s been working.
But the local government gave a new proposal of 3000 meters. This proposal is present so Airbus aircraft can be accommodated at the airport.
In addition to submitting this proposal, the Regency Government is also pushing for the accelerated process of developing the airport.
You do this by accelerating, which is divided into three segments:
- Runway extension
- Construction of a particular passenger terminal
- As well as the development of the land side of the airport
For connectivity, the local government has started preparing for the relocation of 349 heads of families who live around the airport. This relocation process is a form of government cooperation with the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR).
Relocation is essential because the airport’s area is 134.5 hectares, but people inhabit some of it without permits.
The relocation process will occur in stages and must go through active outreach to the affected parties. Thus, neither side suffered any losses.
Seeing the efforts of the Manokwari Government Accelerate Development Rendani Airport, we can be optimistic that soon this airport will be able to run optimally and help the economy of West Papua.
