Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara Airport (under construction)

Stalled Construction. This was a private airport project initiated by the mining company PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara (AMNT) to support its extensive operations at the Batu Hijau mine. The project was never fully completed and certified for its intended purpose. The halt in construction is believed to be due to a combination of factors, including shifting corporate priorities, changes in logistical strategies, and the high costs associated with completing, certifying, and operating a new airport. It did not 'close' in the traditional sense; rather, its development was indefinitely paused.

The site is an inactive, non-operational airfield. Satellite imagery confirms the existence of a well-defined and paved runway (approximately 2,000 meters long), taxiways, and an apron area, along with some partially constructed support buildings. The facility is private property owned by PT AMNT and is strictly closed to the public. It does not handle any scheduled or commercial air traffic. While it might be used for occasional, pre-authorized, non-scheduled private flights under special circumstances, it is not a certified, active airport. The ICAO code 'ID-0293' is an unofficial identifier, likely used in flight simulator scenery databases or other non-official sources, and is not recognized by the ICAO or Indonesian Civil Aviation authorities.

The airport's significance lies in its intended purpose rather than its operational history. It was designed to be a modern, private airfield capable of handling larger jet aircraft, such as the Boeing 737. The primary goal was to create a more efficient logistics hub for transporting personnel and high-value cargo to and from the remote Batu Hijau copper and gold mine. It was planned to replace or significantly upgrade the capabilities of the older and smaller Sekongkang Airstrip (WADS/SWQ), which has operational limitations. The unfinished site stands as a testament to the massive scale of infrastructure investment required to support world-class mining operations in remote locations.

Uncertain, but possible. The future of the airport is entirely dependent on the strategic and logistical needs of its owner, PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara. The company is currently undertaking major expansion projects, including the construction of a large copper smelter in West Sumbawa. This significant industrial growth could increase the demand for robust air transportation, potentially reviving the business case for completing and certifying the airport. However, as of early 2024, there have been no official public announcements from AMNT or the Indonesian government regarding concrete plans to finish construction and open the airfield for operations.