TOA CORPORATION (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Takeshi Hayakawa) has been awarded a contract by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste for the “Project for the Improvement of Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport.”
The contract amount is approximately 6.4 billion Japanese Yen, with a planned construction period of 28 months.

The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste formally joined ASEAN in 2025 and is advancing economic development as a member of the Southeast Asian region. Amid population growth-particularly among younger generations-and increasing human and economic exchanges within and beyond the region, the development of key infrastructure, including transportation and logistics systems, has become an important national priority to support the country’s sustainable growth.

Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport, the subject of this project, serves as the country’s primary gateway by air and functions as a core infrastructure facility handling both international and domestic flights. However, the existing facilities face challenges in terms of capacity and safety. Upgrades have therefore been required to meet the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and to enhance functionality in anticipation of future growth in air traffic demand.

This project will be implemented under the Government of Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) grant aid program. Through the development of aviation infrastructure, the project aims to contribute to Timor-Leste’s economic growth, tourism development, and improvement in the quality of life of its citizens.

TOA CORPORATION has previously participated in numerous infrastructure development projects in Timor-Leste, including ports, water supply systems, and irrigation facilities, continuously contributing to the country’s reconstruction and development. In this project as well, we will fully utilize the technical expertise and construction management know-how it has cultivated both in Japan and overseas in the fields of building construction and infrastructure development to ensure the successful completion of the project.

Looking ahead, we will continue to promote projects that contribute to the sustainable growth of Timor-Leste and the development of local communities through infrastructure development in the country, where further development is expected in the years to come.

Project Location

Project Overview

Project Name	Project for the Improvement of Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport
Employer	The Ministry of Transport and Communications, The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
Design/Supervision	Consortium of Japan Airport Consultants Inc., Ehira Architects and Engineers Inc., Oriental Consultants Global Co., Ltd. and Nippon Koei Co., Ltd.
Contractor	TOA CORPORATION (100%)
Contract Amount	Approximately JPY 6.4 billion
Location	Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport, Dili, The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
Construction Period	28 months
Main Construction Item	Construction of Airport Terminal Facilities Total Floor Area: 11,788 m2 ・1st Floor: 6,171 m2 ・2nd Floor: 5,617 m2 Structure: Two-story reinforced concrete structure (Roof: steel structure), direct foundation Additional Works: Procurement of specialized airport equipment (passenger boarding bridges, security screening equipment, etc.)