14/12/2019
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The expansion will increase the terminal gross floor area to 113,005 sq m from 54,582 sq m. The new design will have the capacity to accommodate 12 million passengers per annum while the two-way passenger peak hour capacity will increase to 4,391 from 2,553 currently. The expanded airport will be able to accommodate 25 commercial aircraft.
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang International Airport in Bayan Lepas, already bursting beyond its capacity, is expected to undergo much-needed expansion following the nod given to Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd (MAHB) from the local authorities.