Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) has commenced operations on Phase 1 of the new terminal at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (LTSIP) in Pengkalan Chepa, Kota Baru. The new terminal is expected to handle 30 to 35 flights and accommodate 4,000 to 4,500 passengers daily.
The upgrade works at the terminal are expected to be completed by 2027. This includes new aerobridges, enhanced facilities for international passengers, over 20 flight counters, an elevated car park, and a cashless operating system.
The RM440 million LTSIP expansion and upgradation project aims to boost the terminal’s capacity from 1.5 million to four million passengers annually.
