Phase I is a short-term program to upgrade existing
facilities and improve the level of service at various
points including: the terminal building, the runway, the
taxiways, the aircraft parking and car parking. The
following short-term measures provide PJIA with additional
capacity to handle passengers and aircraft movements and
improve the quality of our airport.
Runway Renovation
To comply with International Civil Aviation Organization, it
was necessary to renovate the runway. The renovation, which
was completed in 1997, consisted of extra strengthening of
the runway strip, widening and strengthening of the two
shoulders of 7.5 meters each, replacement of all runway
lights and adding of new permanent markings.
By-pass Taxiway West
Considering the mix of aircraft at PJIAE it is essential
that the bearing capacity of existing taxiways be modified
to carry the weight of larger types of aircraft. In 1997 the
bearing capacity of taxiway west was increased making it
possible for a Boeing 757 to maneuver on this taxiway. Later
on it is intended that a Boeing 747 be able to taxi there as
well.
Parking Lot Rearrangement
To ensure smoother traffic flow and more efficient use of
the available space, the parking lot was rearranged in 1997.
New entrances and exits were added and the car rental
companies were relocated closer to the arrival hall of the
terminal building. In addition the tour and courtesy buses
were also given their own parking space. A new parking lot
for employees was built in an effort to solve short- term
capacity problems. To increase the user friendliness this
project also included the automation of the parking
facilities.
Upgrade of the terminal building
 The
upgrade of the terminal building to improve the level of
customer comfort included several projects. First in 1998,
the construction of a new air-conditioned arrival hall for
passengers queuing to immigration, second also in 1998, the
relocation of car rental booths, from the parking lot to the
terminal building, and third, the extension and refurbishing
of the departure lounge in 2000, which includes a new
VIP/Business class Lounge. The Business Class Lounge was
completed in 2001.
New Apron
A key factor that inhibits the capacity of the airport has
been the lack of sufficient aircraft parking space. To
increase capacity of the present apron, the Flamingo Pond,
located to the north of the runway was filled in 1999. This
was followed by the construction of expanded apron space of
some 46,800m2, which was completed in mid 2001.
Relocation of Menzies Aviation
The Menzies aviation building and the storage area for the
ground service equipment was located where Phase III of the
master plan calls for a western parallel taxiway. The
movement of the building, which was completed in 2002 and
the relocation of the ground service equipment storage area
anticipates the master plan development and upgrades the
logistics and aesthetics on airside.
Phase I of the master plan, except for the relocation of the
Menzies aviation building was completed in 2001 and plans to
commence phase two were started up.
PJIAE Masterplan
Phase II 2003-2007
Phase III: 2012-...
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