By Imam Hanafi
Kotabaru, (Antaranews.S Kalimantan) - PT Kalstar Aviation who operate aircraft type ATR-42 at Gusti Syamsir Alam Airport, Stagen, Kotabaru district, plans to open Kotabaru-Surabaya flight.
Kotabaru Regents H Irhami Ridjani, at the 63rd anniversary of Kotabaru on Saturday, said that the pace of the district economy is supported, including Kalstar plans to open new routes Kotabaru-Surabaya flight.
"With the opening of the new route, the Stagen airport activity will be crowded," he said.
Moreover, not long before, Wings Air plane also has opened Kotabaru-Makassar flights. Previously, a few years ago Kalstar aircraft was operating at Gusti Syamsir Alam Airport by serving a route of Kotabaru-Banjarmasin and Balikpapan (round trip).
Kotabaru-Balikpapan route, after Trigana does not operate, served only by Susi Air.
Regent said, Kotabaru working with central government will develop Stagen airport by adding more runway length of 2,000 meters. For airport development, there will be relocation of settlements and a number of public facilities, such as roads and Mapolsek North Pulaulaut.
"After the improvement of the runway, it is expected that large-bodied aircraft can land at the airport," he hoped.
