Halim's VVIP Terminal Is Ready To Welcome G20 State Guests

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JAKARTA - The Minister of Transportation (Menhub) has confirmed that the Halim Perdanakusuma Jakarta VVIP Terminal is ready to welcome state guests at the G20 Presidency.

September 1, 2022, Halim Perdanakusuma Airport has resumed operations to serve commercial flights for public passengers, after temporarily halting operations since March 2022 for revitalization.

"Today I did the final check on the revitalization results of Halim Airport. Even though the work time is short (6 months), but thanks to the collaboration of all parties, we can carry out this revitalization well," said the Minister of Transportation during a review at Halim Airport, Saturday, September 10.

The Minister of Transportation revealed that the revitalization carried out at this airport was not simple, namely covering air sides such as runways and aprons, and on the land side including the VVIP terminal, drainage system, and other facility arrangements.

We are revitalizing the runway, which previously had problems with age, which has now been resolved. With a runway length of 3,000 meters, all types of aircraft up to Boeing 747 and 777 can land to Halim," he said, quoted from Antara.

Furthermore, the Minister of Transportation hopes that by improving drainage in the Halim Airport area with the Ministry of PUPR, there will be no more puddles that can interfere with flights as before the revitalization.

In his review, he also saw the appearance of a new VVIP terminal building that had been decoration with a traditional touch but remained modern.

On the interior side of the terminal, there is the work of painter Irwan Yusuf, who expresses the nuances of trees from simple nets but still elegant.

"This is proud and we are not inferior to the international terminal VVIP of other countries," he said.

The Minister of Transportation appreciated the support and collaboration of all parties for the smooth revitalization of Halim Airport, including the State Secretariat, the Indonesian Air Force, Angkasa Pura II, Airnav Indonesia, aviation operators, artists and designers, Wijaya Karya contractors, and other related parties.

Prior to operation on September 1, 2022, the Ministry of Transportation through the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has carried out a series of coordination with the Indonesian Air Force, AP II, Airnav Indonesia, and other related parties, to ensure that aspects of safety, security, and service and fulfillment of all regulations are met.

With the revitalization of Halim Airport, it is hoped that it can improve services and convenience for airplane passengers, both VVIP state guests and the general public.

Also present at the review, Plt. Director General of Civil Aviation Nur Isnin Istianto, Danlanud Halim TNI AU Marsma TNI Bambang Gunarto, and President Director of PT. Angkasa Pura II Muhammad Awaluddin.