If you’ve ever traveled to or from Ambon by air, you’re probably familiar with Pattimura Airport. One of Indonesia’s international airports is Ambon Pattimura International Airport. There are some interesting facts about Pattimura International Airport. What facts about Pattimura International Airport are there? Take a look at the following discussion.
1.Third best in Asia-Pacific
Airport Council International awarded Pattimura International Airport the 2021 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) award (ACI). In the second quarter of 2021 (April-June), Pattimura International Airport was placed third in Asia-Pacific with a score of 4.89 in the category of airports with a capacity of less than 2 million passengers per year.
In the first quarter of 2021, Ambon Pattimura International Airport was ranked 8th in the same event. As a result, they are pleased with the progress and hope that Pattimura International Airport can continue to increase the quality of its services and facilities. This is beneficial for propelling the economy and tourism in Ambon and the neighboring areas.
2. Zero Accident Award
Ambon Pattimura International Airport received a Zero Accident Award from the Maluku Provincial Government. The award is given for achievements in implementing the Occupational Safety and Health Program up to 740,668 working hours without accidents, starting from January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2020.
The management of Ambon Pattimura International Airport is also devoted to improving the Occupational Safety and Health Program’s implementation so that it can sustain its successes for the next three years. They integrate the Occupational Health and Safety Program into corporate management and adapt it to various changes.
3. Expansion and beautification
The passenger terminal was expanded from 10,270 m2 to 16,090 m2 as part of the Ambon Pattimura International Airport renovation and beautification project. Previously, the Pattimura International Airport in Ambon could only handle 860,000 people per year. In the meanwhile, it can now handle up to 15 million passengers per year.
The beautification and expansion of the passenger terminal at Ambon Pattimura International Airport aim to improve passenger safety and comfort. In addition, Pattimura International Airport’s role as a leisure airport should be strengthened.
4. Airside and landside facility
Pattimura International Airport’s airside zone includes a runway with a length of 2,500 meters and a width of 45 meters, a taxiway with a length of 280 meters and a width of 23 meters, and an apron with a length of 90 meters and a width of 151.5 meters (13,635 m2). The types of aircraft that can be served are A-330 / DC-10 / MD-11 B-737 / F-100 F-27 HE-248 MD-82 HS-748 C-212. Meanwhile, the landside zone is made up of a 16,090 m2 passenger terminal and a 1,193 m2 cargo space.
5. The gateway to exotic tourist destinations in Maluku
Maluku, as well as the rest of eastern Indonesia, has a lot of tourism potential. There are historical, cultural, and environmental tours in Maluku that are well-known internationally. Some tourist destinations that offer promising experiences and vistas include Amsterdam Fort, Siwalima Museum, Wapauwe Mosque, Morela Crocodile Hole, Kei Island, Banda Island, Ora Beach, and Liang Beach.
As the main gateway to Maluku, Ambon Pattimura International Airport contributes to attempts to promote Maluku tourism. Renovation and beautification of the airport, as well as the broadcasting of Maluku tourism promotion videos, are examples of this type of assistance.
The management of Pattimura International Airport collaborates with the Tourism Office to carry out Collaborative Destination Development activities in order to strengthen collaboration between tourism stakeholders, accelerate tourism supporting infrastructure development, raise public awareness of tourism potential, and contribute to regional economic growth and community welfare, particularly in rural areas.
Ambon Pattimura International Airport has a lot of fascinating facts. Please visit Maluku via Pattimura Airport if you get the opportunity.
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