The renovation is being carried out in the third runway (Runway 3), Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), to ensure continued safety, according to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), It is currently being completed.

Comprehensive maintenance was conducted by the airport operator under the KLIA Runway Sustainability Master Plans.

Group chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Shukrie Mohd Salleh said despite aggressive cost-containment measures undertaken in light of the COVID-19’s impact on the aviation industry, the airport operator had proceeded with mission-critical investments such as the replacement of aging assets and runway rehabilitation works.

“The completion of rehabilitation works on Runway 3 is timely as we are starting to see a gradual increase in confidence on the safety of air travel, and traffic numbers have tripled compared to the preceding months.

“We will also be starting the second phase of the Runway Sustainability Master Plan where works on Runway 1 will begin from November 2020 onwards,” he said in a statement.

The rehabilitation work involves overlay and enhancement of the drainage of the runway.

MAHB has held regular meetings with stakeholders including the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), airline partners, and ground handlers operating in KLIA to guarantee a smooth flight operation at all times.

“Immediately upon the completion of maintenance works, the CAAM had conducted calibration and inspection works to assess infrastructure readiness and ensure that the runway meets all international safety and regulatory guidelines for flight operations,” MAHB added.