Upgrading of Ipoh Airport completed, says MAHB

• Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) said the upgraded facilities mark a significant milestone for the airport and the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): The Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (LTSAS) in Ipoh has completed its optimisation project, a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing the airport’s functionality, capacity and overall comfort.

In a statement, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) said the upgraded facilities mark a significant milestone for the airport and the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia.

The transformation is a newly redesigned terminal layout that not only enhances the passenger experience, but also increases the airport’s annual capacity to 700,000 passengers, 40% more from its previous limit of 500,000.

As the operator of the national airport network, MAHB is committed to ensuring that all airports under its stewardship, including domestic gateways like the LTSAS, receive equal attention to remain relevant and competitive, said managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani. (pictured)

“This approach aligns with the government’s emphasis on equitable development across regions. We fully support the nation’s aspiration to become a leading regional aviation hub by ensuring strong connectivity between primary and secondary airports.

“We strive to deliver balanced air [service] access across the country, a responsibility that drives our efforts to promote inclusive mobility and sustainable economic growth nationwide," he said.

Among key enhancements at the LTSAS is the expanded terminal space, which has increased by over 10%, from 2,927 sq m to 3,257 sq m.

This upgrade has effectively doubled the airport’s peak-hour passenger handling capacity from 240 to 510 passengers per hour.

Supporting this increase, every holding lounge has been enlarged from 71 sq m to 270 sq m, with new seating installed to accommodate up to 80% of peak-hour demand.

The result is a more spacious, comfortable environment that can welcome three times more passengers during the busiest travel periods.

Immigration facilities have also been upgraded to enhance efficiency and provide a more seamless experience for travellers, with reduced wait times.

On the departure side, immigration counters have been increased from two to four, with infrastructure in place to support the addition of two autogates in the near future.

For arriving passengers, the number of counters has been upgraded from four to six, also with provisions for two future autogates.

Passenger amenities have been significantly improved with the upgraded washrooms, accessible toilets for persons with disabilities, and baby changing facilities at the domestic departure gates.

The number of security screening machines has been increased from two to five to enhance processing efficiency and minimise queuing time.

For enhanced passenger safety, the airport has implemented advanced surveillance systems and expanded CCTV coverage across the terminal.

The flight information display system has also been upgraded, doubling the number of units from five to 10.

Provisions have also been made for future enhancements to the self-service bag drop system, reflecting MAHB’s innovation-driven approach to automation and improved passenger flow.

To streamline ground transport, an integrated car rental and taxi counter has been introduced at the arrival hall.

Besides, refreshed food and beverage outlets offer a more welcoming space for passengers to relax and dine before or after their flights.

The LTSAS presently handles daily flight services by AirAsia to Johor Bahru and by Scoot to Singapore.

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