The Anambas Islandsin Riau Islands province is set to finish the expansion of its only commercial airport, Letung Airport on Jemaja Island, in September. <\/p>\n
The airport's runway will be extendedto 1,430 meters from 1,200 metersas part of an effort to boosttourism. <\/p>\n
Letung air transportation head Ariadi Widiawan said on Friday that with the completion of the overhaul, the airport would be able to welcome more small-sized aircraft, such as the ATR 72, a twin-engine turboprop airliner. <\/p>\n
\"We plan to open flights from Letung to Batam and from Letung to Ranai [in Natuna Islands],\" he said. <\/p>\n
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At present, private carrier Susi Air is the only airline that flies from Letung to Tanjung Pinang, the capital ofRiau Islands, once a week, carrying a maximum of 15 passengers. <\/p>\n
Other flights are run by chartered airliners that typically serve tourists from overseas. <\/p>\n
In addition to Letung Airport, the Anambas Islandsalso has a special airport,Matak Airport on Palmatak Island. It isoperated by oil and gas firm PT Medco E&P. The airport supports operational activities of Medco, local firm Star Energy Group Holdings and British oil firm Premier Oil. <\/p>\n
With additional flights, the local government hopes to drawmoretourists to the region, Ariadi said. <\/p>\n
Itwas also seekingto improve ferry services connecting Jemaja withother islands, he added. <\/p>\n
Poor infrastructure has affected tourism in the Anambas Islands, which comprise 255 islands that arefamous for its beautiful lagoons and pristine coral reefs. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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