June 22, 2017
Construction of
a new aerodrome in Rahkine State is scheduled for completion 2021 with an aim
to develop the tourism industry, according to a report in the Myawady Daily
yesterday.
The construction
of MraukU airfield started on the eastern side of the city along the
Sittway-Yangon highway near Nankyar village in 2015.
The original
MraukU airport was located in an ancient archaeological zone. Therefore, the
new MraukU airport is being constructed in the area away from the ancient
archaeological zone. Currently, the airport’s runway path has already been
cleared. Upon completion of the new MraukU airport, the number of local and
foreign visitors is expected to increase.
The Ministry of
Transport and Communications project will include renovations to Manaung
airport and extensions of Sittway airport’s 6,000-foot runway to 7,600 feet,
and Kyaukpyu airport 4,620-foot runway to 7,500 feet. The ministry will also
repave an 8,000-foot runway in Thandwe airport.
Rakhine State is
one of Myanmar’s least developed states, but holds promise as a tourist haven
due to its long coastline and wilderness areas. Most tourists visit MraukU by
airplane.
GNLM
Ref; The Global
New Light of Myanmar
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