With the aim to build the economy, providing low in expediting air transportation facilities. In an effort to anticipate the needs of air transport, so that made the development of Sam Ratulangi Airport Manado to build the airport facility development projects undertaken by Fasilitas Bandar Udara dan Keselamatan Penerbangan (FBUKP) and operated since end of 2000.
To stimulate economic growth, facilitating air transportation infrastructure development.  In anticipation of air transport needs, the construction of Sam Ratulangi Airport Manado was initiated by Fasilitas Bandar Udara dan Keselamatan Penerbangan (FBUKP) and has been operational since late 2000.