President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has inaugurated the construction of the expansion of Komodo Airport in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. “Direct flights from foreign countries can soon begin to disembark in Labuan Bajo. We hope that with tourists from abroad, tourism in the Labuan Bajo archipelago will be increasingly known,” explained Jokowi. On the same occasion, Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi said that the current runway area of ​​Komodo Airport is 2,600 metres. This means that wide-body aircraft can be used that can cover many international areas,” said Sumadi.

Source: Koran Tempo July 21, 2022 13:17 UTC