1.1 The purpose of this AIC is to provide information and advice regarding the scope of works and facilities provided on the proposed runway extension and associated works at Limbang Airport, Sarawak. This AIC will be followed by several AIP Supplements, which will provide details of the development works, introduction of new facilities and services, relocation of existing facilities and services, and revisions to existing procedures.

2.1 The proposed development at Limbang Airport in Sarawak includes the extension of the runway and runway strip, as well as the relocation of a portion of the service road and security fencing. Additionally, the project involves resurfacing the existing runway, taxiway, and apron, widening the apron, adding one new parking bay for Code B aircraft, and constructing a new helicopter parking area with an associated connecting taxiway.

3.1 Runway

The runway will be extended by 290 m to the north. The full length of the extended runway is 1790 m with a width of 30 m, and a 60 m stopway at both ends of the runway. A RESA of 90 m by 60 m will be provided.

3.2 Taxiway

A perpendicular taxiway with a width of 15 m connects the runway to the apron. A dedicated helicopter taxiway will be constructed between the perpendicular taxiway and the new helicopter parking area.

3.3 Parking Apron

The parking apron will be widened to accommodate one additional Code B aircraft parking stand.

3.4 Helicopter Parking Area

A helicopter parking area will be introduced to accommodate one helicopter parking bay for EC225 or smaller helicopters.

4.1 Wind Direction Indicator

The Wind Direction Indicator for RWY 04 and RWY 22 will be replaced with a new Wind Direction Indicator.

4.2 Precision Approach Path Indicator

The Precision Approach Path Indicator for RWY 04 and RWY 22 will be replaced with a new Precision Approach Path Indicator.

4.3 Simple Approach Lighting

New Simple Approach Lighting will be provided preceding the new RWY 22 threshold.

5.1 Service road and security fence will be provided at the expanded airside area to facilitate airside service vehicle movement and airport security purposes.

6.1 Extension of the runway necessitates the need to revise existing instrument procedures and charts. This will be detailed in subsequent AIP Supplements to follow.

6.2 The instrument procedures and charts will be published promptly to enhance airspace utilization efficiency and ensure the safety of arriving and departing aircraft.

7.1 The commencement and completion dates for the works will be notified in the NOTAM and AIP Supplement.

7.2 NOTAM will notify the availability of apron and manoeuvring areas as the development work progresses.

8.1 This AIC remains valid until it is replaced by a subsequent AIP Supplement notification that will include more details about the development works.