Angkasa Pura I Prepares 2.592 Flight Slots To Support The Implementation Of The Mandalika MotoGP

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JAKARTA - PT Angkasa Pura I has prepared 2.592 flight slots at Lombok International Airport to support the implementation of the 2022 MotoGP which will be held in Mandalika on March 18-20, 2022. Up to now, 609 slots have been filled and there are still around 1.983 flight slots available for the flight. maximized by airlines who want to apply for extra flights.

"During the period of the 17-22 March 2022 event, Lombok International Airport is expected to serve up to 18.800 passengers per day, an increase of 5 times compared to the daily average during the pandemic which was only 3.500 passengers per day," said Angkasa Pura Airports President Director I Faik. Fahmi in his written statement, quoted Monday, March 14.

To support the smooth handling of the arrival of all riders, crew, Official Team and all spectators, Angkasa Pura I has prepared as many as 260 personnel per shift consisting of internal employees such as Aviation Security, Terminal Service Officers, Customer Service, Facility Care, and external parties such as Immigration Officers, Ground Handling, Customs, KKP, MGPA Committee, and COVID-19 Task Force.

"Angkasa Pura I together with all relevant stakeholders are committed to jointly ensuring smooth operations and anticipating potential risks that can affect the continuity of the 2022 MotoGP event which is the airport operator's area, such as the possibility of overcapacity, even bad weather that causes aircraft to not be able to land and others," said Faik Fahmi.

The mitigation concept is a 'One Day Trip' in the Triangle Area of Lombok International Airport - I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport - Bali - Juanda Airport, Surabaya which includes various mitigation efforts such as Seamless operating hours which operate 24 hours at the time of the event. In addition, aircraft parking will also be repositioned in the event of overcapacity in the aircraft parking configuration on the apron of Lombok International Airport.

The apron capacity available at Lombok International Airport can accommodate up to 24 aircraft with a configuration of 10 narrow body aircraft and 6 wide body aircraft. Meanwhile, at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Bali can accommodate 31 aircraft with a configuration of 20 small body aircraft, 18 narrow body aircraft and 4 wide body aircraft and Juanda Airport Surabaya can accommodate 27 aircraft with a configuration of 16 small body aircraft, 8 narrow body aircraft, and 3 wide body aircraft.

Faik further explained that Bali's I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport & Surabaya's Juanda Airport will also function as alternate aerodromes if Lombok International Airport does not operate due to bad weather or things that could potentially block the runway. Angkasa Pura I will coordinate with the airline if it is necessary to increase the number of aircraft, fleet management, aircraft rotation, and the readiness of ground handling operators serving the triangle routes.

Angkasa Pura I together with the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation also provides free shuttle bus facilities at Lombok International Airport. A total of 31 buses with a total capacity of 925 seats are prepared to support the mobility of service users who want to watch the 2022 MotoGP at Mandalika.

"Through the various efforts we have made, it is hoped that we can support the implementation and smooth running of the 2022 MotoGP international event and support security, safety, comfort, and health for all service users who will come to Lombok," said Faik Fahmi.