Seri Iskandar (Perak) Airport

Seri Iskandar Airport is an airport that serves the city of Seri Iskandar, Perak State, Malaysia.

Oct-2023. Perak's Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad stated government is awaiting approval from the Ministry of Transport (MoT) and Ministry of Finance (MoF) regarding a proposal to construct Seri Iskandar (Perak) Airport. Mr Saarani said the proposal "requires the proper attention and consideration for the country's future aviation landscape". He added: "We have 'sold' the idea to the federal (government). Although we have land, it still depends on the decisions of the MoT and MoF".

Aug-2023. Perak's State Infrastructure, Energy, Water and Public Transport Committee chairman Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin stated government has identified a new site for the construction of Seri Iskandar (Perak) Airport. Mr Mohammad said the new site is 40km from the original proposed site in Seri Iskandar, adding government met with UK based Colebrand International Limited regarding the site. The previous site contained village owned sites and cemeteries which led to objections from local residents. Proposed construction of the airport has received in-principle approval from federal government. State government is undertaking a study of the airport which is expected to take six months. It will look at location suitability as to whether it meets international airport standard requirements. Mr Mohammad added: "Based on our expectations and experience, the construction is expected to take some 60 months or five years". 

Apr-2022. Perak's Menteri Besar Saarani bin Mohamad said land allocated for the development of an international airport at Seri Iskandar was sold to a private company. Mr Saarani said: "It cannot be taken back as the private company has already obtained planning permission to carry out mixed development in the area".

Mar-2022. Perak's State Leader of the Opposition Abdul Aziz Bari stated the status of Seri Iskandar (Perak) Airport must be clarified by state...