The long-awaited growth of the Penang Worldwide Airport (PIA) is choosing up velocity, with Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) sharing that works throughout all main sections are transferring easily. The RM1.2 billion venture, which kicked off earlier this yr, will give Penang a contemporary, world-class airport that higher displays the state’s tradition, appeal, and rising financial system.
To this point, Work Bundle 2 (WP02) — which focuses on the airside areas like aprons, taxiways, and lighting — has reached about 24% completion. This stage covers the development of latest apron pavements, upgraded drainage methods, and superior lighting for smoother plane operations. The relocation and demolition of present taxiways are additionally ongoing, paving the best way for a extra environment friendly structure.
Work Bundle 1 (WP01), which incorporates supporting amenities resembling places of work, distant stations, and electrical and ICT methods, is already 71% achieved. In the meantime, Work Bundle 3 (WP03) — essentially the most anticipated section involving the brand new terminal buildings, landscaping, and roadworks — is progressing as deliberate. MAHB stated all three packages are on monitor to fulfill the 2028 completion goal.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who lately visited the positioning, stated he was proud of the progress to date. “This growth isn’t nearly rising capability — it’s about positioning Penang as a prime vacation spot for each enterprise and leisure. Seeing actual progress, particularly within the airside works, provides us confidence that the venture is on the right track,” he stated.
When accomplished, the upgraded airport will be capable to deal with as much as 12 million passengers a yr, almost double its present capability of 6.5 million. It’s going to additionally characteristic 28 plane stands, up from the prevailing 16, and a a lot bigger terminal outfitted with sensible know-how and automation beneath MAHB’s Airport 4.0 imaginative and prescient.
But it surely’s not all about measurement and tech — MAHB additionally desires the brand new PIA to seize the essence of Penang. The design will showcase a “Sense of Malaysia,” mixing fashionable consolation with native tradition, and there might be contemporary retail and eating choices to make travelling extra fulfilling.
At present, PIA operates 24 hours a day, serving over 22,000 passengers each day throughout seven home and eight worldwide routes. With building properly underway, the state authorities and MAHB are assured that the expanded PIA will quickly stand as a proud, fashionable gateway welcoming guests from everywhere in the world.
