Welcoming G20 Summit, Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport Prepares 903 Security Personnel

Bandara I Gusti Ngurah Rai Bali/DOK Humas Bandara

BADUNG - PT Angkasa Pura I of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali, has increased the alertness of security personnel and synergy with the airport community.

This is done to ensure airport security readiness ahead of the G20 Summit which will be held in November 2022.

General Manager of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Handy Heryudhitiawan, said the airport was ready to welcome state guests to the G20 Summit.

"As one of the faces of the island of Bali, of course, we have prepared the airport as much as possible, both in terms of operations and security, to ensure that the G20 Summit can be held properly", said Handy, Wednesday, September 14.

Since the launch of the G20 series of events in Bali earlier this year, security improvements have been made and are always being evaluated.

"We continue to intensively synergize with relevant stakeholders such as the Bali Police, Air Force Base, BSSN, as well as the consulate generals of the countries participating in the G20 Summit to ensure security during the activity. We also routinely carry out joint patrols with Pecalang Desa Adat Tuban and Kelan to ensure security in the area around the airport", he added.

I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport has adequate facilities and personnel to ensure security at the airport.

"Currently there is 903 airport security personnel who are tasked with maintaining security in the airport environment. I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport is also equipped with several facilities such as an explosive trace detection system to ensure that no dangerous goods enter the airport area", said Handy.

I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport Bali / DOK Airport Public Relations

In addition, Handy explained that on September 9, I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport had carried out the Airport Security Committee (ASC) Meeting.

"The ASC Meeting activity is a routine agenda carried out by the airport security committee. For the ASC Meeting, especially to be held in 2022, we focus on handling security during the G20 series of events", continued Handy.

One of the agendas that will be carried out by I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport to prepare airport security alerts ahead of the G20 Summit is the Airport Security Exercise.

"On September 29, 2022, we will conduct a simulation of handling security emergencies in the airport environment involving Airport Security and all airport security stakeholders. This is to prepare Airport Security personnel and the airport community in dealing with critical situations at the G20 Summit", he explained.

"As we all know, the G20 Summit is an international event and an honor for Indonesia, and especially the island of Bali, to host the event. For that, we ask for support from the community and related parties to contribute to the success of Indonesia's presidency at the G20 Summit. , said Handy.