Naim 6 Report post Posted June 17, 2009 June 17, 2009 21:28 PM Kuching International Airport Set For B747 And A380 Landing KUCHING, June 17 (Bernama) - A Malaysia Airlines (MAS) Boeing 747 aircraft with a full load of passengers made a historic landing at the Kuching International Airport (KIA) here Wednesday. The jumbo jet from Kuala Lumpur, piloted by MAS Senior General Manager of Flight Operations Division, Datuk Captain Ahamd Zuraidi Dahalan, touched down at 5.05pm on the newly completed extended runway of KIA. The extended runway, from 2,454m previously to 3,780m now, has also made it the longest in Borneo and the fourth in South East Asia after the KL International Airport, Singapore's Changi Airport and Bangkok's airport. It can now take the Airbus 380. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who toured the runway earlier, declared open the extended runway. Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) Director General Datuk Azharuddin A.Rahman handed over the certificate of Operational Readiness of Runway Extension to Najib. Also present was Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. With a pavement width of 60m, the runway is to cater for the Boeing 747 aircraft having a frequency of 1,200 annual departures. The runway fully complies with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) requirements, include visuals aids such as glide path, localizer, Precision Approach Light (PAL), runway and taxiway lighting and signs. The extension of the runway is the final stage of the redevelopment of KIA valued at nearly RM800 million. The terminal building's upgrading and extension was completed earlier. Global Upline Sdn Bhd was the turnkey contractor and it took four years to complete. In his message in the souvenir book, Taib said the completion of the extended runway was of great significance to the economic development of Sarawak particularly since it would be able to handle the unhindered operations of Boeing 747 or even the Airbus 380. He said the bigger cargo load would provide greater efficiency for the operations of industries around Kuching. "The project is yet another contribution and a continuing show of support of the federal government to the economic growth of the peoples and the state of Sarawak," he said. http://bernama.com/bernama/v5/news_lite.php?id=418752 -- BERNAMA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted June 17, 2009 "The project is yet another contribution and a continuing show of support of the federal government to the economic growth of the peoples and the state of Sarawak," he said. http://bernama.com/bernama/v5/news_lite.php?id=418752 -- BERNAMA They always never fail to include these kind of words <_> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted June 17, 2009 Haih,i'm wonder,does the extension of the runway is really neccesary? Wonder if the A380 come to KCH,even the 744 fly to KCH only during Hajj season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Chuo Hock Tieng 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2009 full load??? i hevily doubt that. tried a dummie booking on monday and found only 20-30 % full... tpk mau muka kaw kaw pyn dah... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 Is it really the longest in Borneo? What about BWN's? The whole article sounds like a propaganda article for some political party's newsletter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 Not sure if this is the case in KCH as well but in KK not so easy. Either you have to pay a lot for reclamation work, or you need to move plenty of squatters so credit where credit is due, it makes a lot of people rich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 Yes, we love building white elephants for political reasons. Does anyone know how many B747s fly to the Kuala Terengganu airport? Kuching should perhaps twin with them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew K 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 Here's the plane that flew the flight. 9M-MPP "Putrajaya" parked at A10 yesterday. Heard from the cabin crew the flight was pretty empty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 LSG Sky Chefs in KCH already ?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandeep G 1 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 LSG Sky Chefs in KCH already ?! I believe that the shots Andrew K has shared are the aircraft being readied at KLIA for it's flight to KCH, hence, the presence of LSG Skychefs. Whilst the extenstion of runways seem politically motivated (and in likelihood, they are for the most part), a few longer runways around is good in the case of alternates and diversion airports MORE OPTIONS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nizam 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 If the ceremony take place during the holiday, sure the aircraft will full ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 I believe that the shots Andrew K has shared are the aircraft being readied at KLIA for it's flight to KCH, hence, the presence of LSG Skychefs. Whilst the extenstion of runways seem politically motivated (and in likelihood, they are for the most part), a few longer runways around is good in the case of alternates and diversion airports MORE OPTIONS! I soo hope that is the case.. Changi bad bad storm, KUl also bad bad storm.. Kuching.. clear sky..ok folks.. today our flight will be diverted to Kuching Intl White Elephant Airport until weather conditions improved over changi airport hehehe.. best giler.. but what are the chances!?!?!?! <_> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeeTZ 1 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 Here's the plane that flew the flight. 9M-MPP "Putrajaya" parked at A10 yesterday. Heard from the cabin crew the flight was pretty empty. You were on the flight yesterday Andrew K? Where you seated? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ja Singh 2 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 Pure waste of tax payers money. A380 ready Kuching? Joke. Shoukd have built some nice road/highway for the folks there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kee Hooi Yen 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 If the ceremony take place during the holiday, sure the aircraft will full ... and if MH is offering RM9.99 all inclusive one way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin Lau 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 June 17, 2009 21:28 PM The extension of the runway is the final stage of the redevelopment of KIA valued at nearly RM800 million. The terminal building's upgrading and extension was completed earlier. http://bernama.com/bernama/v5/news_lite.php?id=418752 -- BERNAMA Whatever happened to the parallel taxiway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fairul 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 yes.. the 744 or even the A380 could land at KCH's runway..but the last i check.. the taxiways are not wide enough to take A380... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 This looks like a code share flight with Etihad... But for an inaugural flight to be empty is not good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 yes.. the 744 or even the A380 could land at KCH's runway..but the last i check.. the taxiways are not wide enough to take A380... Dont forget. they mentioned the runway only can take the A380.. but left out the taxiway.. so go figure!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 Anyone else read about Sarawak state govt "looking at the possibility of a "one-hop flight" from Europe" ? The lobbying is recommencing it seems Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin Lau 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 Dont forget. they mentioned the runway only can take the A380.. but left out the taxiway.. so go figure!!! hahhaa...Iggy I don't think the taxiway was even extended to the parellel runway... The suppose to be extended taxiway was still covered with mud... and they say the runway was the last thing... taxiway lei??? gone...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kee Hooi Yen 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 Maybe the purpose of the runway extension is for SQ A380 to perform touch n go only.. , so no parallel taxiway is needed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew K 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 No I wasn't on the flight. Had a lot of time before my flight departed so my crew took a quick trip to admire the jumbo. And yeah, weather in KL was so-so. But a lot better than it has been in the last couple of days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 LSG Sky Chefs in KCH already ?! Catering from KCH has been served by LSG all this time (or Mas Catering previously). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaron Goh 1 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 Aiyo aiyo they really like to spend tax payers money. What full of @#$% this airport. Already so empty extension some more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
