When former President Joko Widodo inaugurated Dhoho International Airport in Kediri in April 2024, it was hailed as a milestone for regional connectivity. Built entirely with private funding from PT Gudang Garam Tbk (GGRM) through a public-private partnership scheme, the airport was designed to reduce the burden on Juanda International Airport in Surabaya and spur economic growth in southern East Java. With a 3,300-meter runway capable of handling wide-body aircraft and a modern terminal infused with Javanese cultural motifs, the facility represented both ambition and innovation. To subscribe please click here
