Malaysia Airports confirms localised pavement settlement at KLIA T2, with mitigation works ongoing and full structural safety assured for the terminal.
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) has confirmed localised pavement settlement conditions at KL International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2, emphasising that it is actively addressing the affected areas.
Responding to queries from theSun, MAHB said geotechnical assessments of the affected areas were first conducted in 2015 and the settlement is linked to the site’s underlying soil conditions.
An airport source had flagged the issue, claiming that some pavement sections appeared to be “floating” above what appeared to be depressed ground.
MAHB stressed that the situation has been managed under a multi-year maintenance programme, which includes constant monitoring, regular inspections and targeted engineering works.
“Mitigation works had been carried out in phases, with Phase 1 completed in 2019,” MAHB said.
“Phase 2 improvement works are currently ongoing as part of a long-term maintenance framework.”
There have been weekly joint committee inspection meetings held, involving ground handlers and airlines.
The operator underlined that safety remains its top priority, noting that all terminal buildings and critical structures at KLIA Terminal 2 are supported on piled foundations and have been assessed as structurally safe.
“Where localised ground movement is detected, standard safety controls are applied, including area restrictions where necessary and prompt rectification before reopening,” MAHB added.
It pointed out that soil settlement is a known and manageable condition in large-scale, complex developments. Recognising this, it maintains a long-term strategy to monitor settlement rates and ground levels.
“MAHB continues to track settlement rates and ground levels across the terminal as part of its long-term strategy.”
Geotechnical assessments indicate that the settlement is expected to progressively stabilise by around 2034, the operator added.
MAHB reiterated that planned works will continue to ensure KLIA Terminal 2 remains safe and fully operational for passengers, staff and other airport users.
Opened in May 2014, Terminal 2 saw 16 improvement initiatives last year to enhance passenger comfort and operational efficiency for Visit Malaysia 2026.
