The airport in the country’s upcoming capital Nusantara looks set to become a commercial hub in East Kalimantan, after President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo announced that the facility will open for commercial flights by the end of 2024.
The airport was initially meant for so-called very, very important persons or VVIPs, which refers to those with large spending power, high political rank or socio-economic status.
