Ahmad Yani Airport becomes International, Semarang Value Walkot is increasingly worldwide

Jakarta – Semarang welcomes the good news for the determination of General Ahmad Yani Airport as an international airport starting from April 25, 2025. Semarang Mayor Agustina expressed his gratitude to Transport Minister President Prabowo Subianto and Central -Java Governor for this decision. “We would like to thank Mr. President Prabowo Subianto, Mr. Minister of Transport and also the Governor of Central -Java for the determination of Ahmad Yani Airport Semarang as an International Airport,” Agustina said in a written statement on Sunday (4/27/2025). In addition to Ahmad Yani Airport, two other airports also named international airports were Badaruddin II Palembang Airport and Hanandjoeddin Bangka Belitung Airport. This determination aims to accelerate economic growth, expand investment, trade and tourism and support the development of special economic zones (KEK). Browse to continue the content, Agustina assesses this new status as a golden opportunity to encourage Semarang to be better known in the world. He hopes this change will accelerate the flow of foreign tourists, expand the export of local products and strengthen Semarang’s position on the international trading card. “Hopefully the determination of General Ahmad Yani Airport will accelerate the flow of foreign tourists, expand the export of local products and strengthen the position of central -Java, especially the city of Semarang on the international trade card,” he said. This determination was officially through the decision of the Minister of Transport Number 26 of 2025, became an important milestone to strengthen the global connection of the city of Semarang. Before changing the status, Ahmad Yani Airport served only limited international flights, such as Umrah. However, as the new terminal was inaugurated in 2018, the airport capacity has increased significantly to accommodate more than 6 million passengers per year. With the first Eko Airport concept in Indonesia, this airport uses environmentally friendly energy such as solar panels and water treatment systems. The strategic location on the north coast of Central Java also makes it a possible export door for industrial products and regional crops. (AKN/EGA) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here