Five Facility Upgrades at Miri Airport Set for Completion by February Next Year
Miri Airport is currently undergoing extensive renovation works involving five key projects aimed at enhancing passenger comfort and safety. These upgrades include toilet renovations, escalator replacements, an overhaul of the air conditioning and ventilation systems, apron resurfacing, and the installation of new passenger boarding bridges.
According to an official update following a site inspection, all five projects are underway. One major component involves the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of new boarding bridges equipped with a Visual Docking Guidance System (VDGS), which digitally guides aircraft to the correct position without the need for manual signaling.
One new boarding bridge was completed last year. Of the two currently being replaced, one is already finished, while work on the boarding bridge at Bay 3 will commence after the Gawai Dayak festival, with completion targeted for June 30.
The toilet renovation project involves upgrading four restrooms on the ground and first floors. All airport toilets, including male, female, and accessible facilities, will be refurbished in stages, with completion expected by December. Renovations on the first-floor toilets are currently in progress, to be followed by those on the second floor.
The escalator replacement project covers the old escalators leading to the departure and arrival halls. As of now, 30% of the work has been completed—15% ahead of schedule—with final completion expected by October 23.
The air conditioning and ventilation system upgrade includes replacing rusted and leaking ducts throughout the terminal. This project is on track to be completed by mid-July.
Finally, the apron resurfacing project at Bay 1, located next to the multi-storey car park, involves replacing the concrete slab to support larger aircraft. This will also accommodate potential installation of additional boarding bridges in the future. Completion is expected by February 19, 2026.
