The Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (PNLIA) has a runway of 1,850 meters (m) in length with a pavement width of 30m. The runway can accommodate Code C aircrafts such as B737 and A320, but operations of these aircrafts are under significant restrictions on payload because the length of the runway is short. The existing runway also does not have the ICAO specified Runway End Safety Areas (RESA), which is at least 90m long and required for safe aerodrome operation. These two issues pose challenges in route development of the PNLIA for better air connectivity of the country because airlines have to take into consideration commercial penalty by operating with reduced passenger load factors (i.e., less seat occupied) and consider extra safety measures. The current Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) is also in poor condition and does not fully meet the requirements even for the existing runway.
| Project Name | Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Expansion Project | ||||||
| Project Number | 52320-002 | ||||||
| Country | Timor-Leste |
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| Project Status | Proposed | ||||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan |
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| Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth Regional integration |
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| Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development |
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| Sector / Subsector | Transport / Air transport |
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| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Some gender elements | ||||||
| Description | The Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (PNLIA) has a runway of 1,850 meters (m) in length with a pavement width of 30m. The runway can accommodate Code C aircrafts such as B737 and A320, but operations of these aircrafts are under significant restrictions on payload because the length of the runway is short. The existing runway also does not have the ICAO specified Runway End Safety Areas (RESA), which is at least 90m long and required for safe aerodrome operation. These two issues pose challenges in route development of the PNLIA for better air connectivity of the country because airlines have to take into consideration commercial penalty by operating with reduced passenger load factors (i.e., less seat occupied) and consider extra safety measures. The current Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) is also in poor condition and does not fully meet the requirements even for the existing runway. The project will be aligned with the following impact: national productivity improved by ensuring better connectivity of its people within and outside of the country. The proposed outcome is improved efficiency and safety of goods' and people's movements. |
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| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The proposed project will improve the facilities at the PNLIA in Dili mainly by upgrading the airport runway to meet the requirements recommended by the International Civil Aviation Organization, and configuring other airport facilities to conform to the upgraded runway. The project will enhance the safety of the PNLIA and reduce safety concerns on the airport key facilities raised by the market, which will help the country establish better air connectivity. | ||||||
| Impact | National productivity improved by ensuring better connectivity of its people within and outside of the country | ||||||
| Outcome | Efficiency and safety of goods' and people's movements improved | ||||||
| Outputs | PNLIA runway, ATCT, and other key airport facilities improved Organizational and management capacity of the Integrated Project Management Unit and the MOTC established |
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| Geographical Location | Nation-wide | ||||||
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| Environment | A |
| Involuntary Resettlement | A |
| Indigenous Peoples | B |
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| Responsible ADB Officer | Shim, Chaorin |
| Responsible ADB Department | Southeast Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Transport and Communications Division, SERD |
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| Concept Clearance | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Fact Finding | 22 Feb 2021 to 02 Mar 2021 |
| MRM | 03 May 2021 |
| Approval | - |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 23 Dec 2020 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Expansion Project: Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Dec 2020 |
Safeguard Documents See also: Safeguards
Safeguard documents provided at the time of project/facility approval may also be found in the list of linked documents provided with the Report and Recommendation of the President.
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Expansion Project: Environmental Impact Assessment | Environmental Impact Assessments | Mar 2021 |
| Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Expansion Project: Resettlement Plan | Resettlement Plans | Mar 2021 |
Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation
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Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| 52320-TIM: Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Expansion Project | Other Notice | Active | 26 May 2021 |
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