Baewan Airport Ready to be Operated
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Harun Thohir airport in Bawean, East Java province, is ready to be operated in early 2016. The construction of the airport began in 2008.
“The airport is ready and now we’re waiting for the readiness of Transportation Minister Ignasius Jonan to come to Bawean (to inaugurate the airport),” said Head of East Java Transportation Agency Wahid Wahyudi on Saturday (23/1).
According to Wahid, the airport is 100 percent ready to be used.
The airport is expected to be used by DHC 6 Twin Otter Series 3000 planes owned by airline PT Airfast Indonesia and the plane has the capacity of 18 passengers.
Meanwhile, Surabaya-Bawean route flight will receive transportation subsidy. However, Wahyudi admitted that the discussion of the subsidized price of ticket has not been settled but it is estimated that the price would be around Rp350,000.
Questions & Answers
Q.When is Baewan Airport expected to become operational?
When is Baewan Airport expected to become operational?
Harun Thohir Airport in Bawean, East Java province, is ready to be operated in early 2016. They are currently waiting for the Transportation Minister to inaugurate the airport before it can open.
Q.Which airline will operate flights from Baewan Airport, and what type of aircraft will be used?
Which airline will operate flights from Baewan Airport, and what type of aircraft will be used?
Flights will be operated by PT Airfast Indonesia, using DHC 6 Twin Otter Series 3000 planes. These aircraft have a passenger capacity of 18 people for each flight.
Q.What is the estimated cost of a subsidized ticket for the Surabaya-Bawean route?
What is the estimated cost of a subsidized ticket for the Surabaya-Bawean route?
The discussion on the exact subsidized ticket price is not yet settled, but it is estimated to be around Rp350,000. The Surabaya-Bawean route will receive a transportation subsidy.
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