Lombok begins construction of int'l airport
West Nusa Tenggara Governor HL Serinata laid a foundation stone on January 19 to officially commence construction work on the Lombok International Airport, The Jakarta Post reported.
The new airport will be located in Tanak Awu village, Central Lombok Regency, around 35 km from Mataram.
Serinata said he hoped the establishment and operation of a new airport would connect people directly to strategic international businesses.
The international airport is to be built at a cost of Rp150 billion ($16.6 million)and is expected to open in 2010.
The new airport will be located in Tanak Awu village, Central Lombok Regency, around 35 km from Mataram.
Serinata said he hoped the establishment and operation of a new airport would connect people directly to strategic international businesses.
The international airport is to be built at a cost of Rp150 billion ($16.6 million)and is expected to open in 2010.