Bandara Sam Ratulangi Manado Segera Diperluas

MANADO - Ministry of Transportation requested permission from the Governor of North Sulawesi Sinyo Harry Sarundajang to expand Sam Ratulangi Airport, Manado. Transportation Minister EE Mangindaan said the plan aims to boost the tourism sector of North Sulawesi and surrounding areas. "I requested that the open 250 meters, and has been reviewed. Everything is okay," Mangindaan said, Tuesday (26/08/2014).

In fact, according to the North Sulawesi Provincial Government even offered to add up to 500 meters. However, it must be coordinated again with a number of parties, considering there are consequences to be faced. To increase the airport's expansion, there is land owned by the people who should be released and people will not necessarily agree yet.

Therefore, the government will prioritize an area of 250 meters was first expected to be approved soon." If the plan is approved the addition of 250 meters and carried out, then the concentration of Lion Air plans in Manado also be performed. Thus, this plan certainly has a very large economic impact," he said. [Pardika Dewi RS / Source: Bisnis.com]