Rokot Airport Explained

Rokot Airport
Nativename:Bandar Udara Rokot
Iata:RKI
Icao:WIBR
Type:Civil
City-Served:Sipura
Location:West Sumatra
Coordinates:-2.1001°N 99.7044°W
R1-Number:17/35
R1-Length-M:850
R1-Length-F:2789
R1-Surface:Asphalt

Rokot Airport is located in Sipura, West Sumatra. Currently, only small aircraft can land at the airport.[1]

The airport was completed in 1980 with a runway size of 900 x 23 m. However, the airport is now threatened by possible submersion. Erosion near the shoreline, a mere 25 meters away, means that only 800 meters of runway are still usable. In addition to this, stone from the eroded runway is being carried away by surrounding communities for the construction of houses.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bandara Rokot Terancam Tenggelam. 16 September 2011. 2012-12-22. ANTARA.