6 List of commercial and non-commercial West Java airports
Airports in West Java so far still have 6 pcs. Menyumbang the largest airport percentage on the island of Java. The island of Java has only 23 airports , including the capital of the beloved country. Speaking of bandara, do you already know the hill function?
Airport means an airport that is actually an aviation object for airplanes and helicopters. As a place to take off and land. It is clear that in every large area the province provides it. However, this airport must have support facilities such as operators, terminals and aircraft hangars.
So, if in some place there is already a helicopter and a runway, it still does not include an airport. Thus, in fact, there are many runways and helicopters. However, the place is still not in the airport category. For those of you who are interested in the list of West Java airports, here is a full review.
Kertajati International Airport
To be one of the airports that has obtained an international certificate. Kertajati is located directly in Majalengka Regency, West Java. The location is not too far from the capital, Bandung. About 68 km or 4 hours drive. Of course, Kertajati is the choice of many domestic and interregional travelers.
For the area of location it should be very large. It was even named the second largest airport in Indonesia. After Soekarno-Hatta Airport. Then the inauguration and first operation fell on May 24, 2018. At that time, Djokovic’s presidential plane landed there. A proud achievement for the West Java government.
Luar usually again,the area of the runway reaches up to 3 hectares. More precisely, about 3000 square meters. With this type of territory, Kertayati is easy to accommodate the world’s widest aircraft, the Boeing 777. Indeed, this is an international standard that Western Java airports must meet if they want to obtain the title of international operations.
On passenger capacity every year before the pandemic period. According to the data, almost 30 million passengers a year. But now it’s during the pandemic. This should be understandable if there is a fall. After all, the sluggish economy will still affect people’s aviation interests, both local and local.
Airports West Java Kakrabhuvan
Located in Cirebon, the location is much more of a condong to a regency than a city. Unlike Kertajati, whose runway area is3000 square meters. The area of Cakrabhuwana does not even exceed 4000 square meters. Of course, this is because the flights made there are intended only for certain circles.
About the flight training of visiting officials. However, in the future there is a chance to become a commercial one. This means that there will be domestic flights . It’s just that for the operation it is no more than for small aircraft. Because the largest flight is only with the C-212 aircraft.
Even if the surface of the runway in it is adequate. How couldn’t, because there’s quality asphalt there. For the sake of clarity, it should be said that Cakrabhuwana is a Class III airport specifically managed by the Directorate-General of Hubuda UPT. It remains only to wait for the time until the completed commercial development is completely completed.
Wiriadinata Airport in West Java
The airport in West Java is Wiriadinata. In fact, it is an air sludge base. Located in Jln, Lieutenant Colonel Basyir Surya Tasikmalaya west Java. The airport belongs to the mountainous region. As it is not, the height of the base surface of the city a has reached 350 permukuland. Uniquely, now Lanud Wiriadinata is used as civil aviation.
It is also used for aerospace school flights. Like Bandara Adi Soemarmo Boyolali. The name lanud is taken from an Air Force hero, namely the posthumous air rear admiral Raden Atje Wiriadinata. Its history is so long because it has been in operation since 1946 long before the creation of Indonesia, as it is now.
Before that therewas the name Wiriadinata, this airport had the name Cibeureum. Just like the arcaxis located in the Cibeureum. It was owned by KNIL in 1946-1950. Eventually, the transfer was made and officially belonged to the Indonesian government. Then the renaming of Cibeureum took place in 2001.
Hussein Sastranegara International Airport
Bandar air is located inHusen Sastranegara, Cicendo, in the village of Bandung City. It is clear that the location is located in the city center of Bandung. The history of taking its name is based on AURI military pilots who died during training during the Japanese colonial era. Hussein Sastranegara, who was to die while serving in Yogyakarta.
Exactly the same as other tactics of the Japanese state, such as BPUPKI, PPKI, etc. Previously, it was established as an imperial Japanese air and ground base in Yogyakarta. So it can be understood that taking the name is appropriate, because indirectly Hussein Sastranegara fought to liberate Indonesia.
Currently, this West Java Airport operates 10 major airlines, both domestic and non-domestic. So for those of you who want to fly through Husein Sastranegara Airport, youhave to choose which airline suits your abilities. There are Garuda Indonesia, Citi link, Air Asia, Malindo, Nam Air, Singapore Air and others.
Atang Dusk lidosta
It is one of the base n military airports with type A. It is clear that this airport is of national importance. It can be said that this is the brother of Lanud Halim Perdana kusuma and Lanus Iswahyudi. To get the name, it’s certainly from an Air Force hero, namely the posthumous Lieutenant Colonel Atang Sendjay.
Atang Senjaya is located in Kemang, Bogor Regency, West Java indonesia. Under the control of Lanud Atang Senjaya there are many unit units. For example, the 4th air wing of the Squadrons from 6 to 8. Then there is the Engineers Squadron 024 and other side units.
For example, the Education Squadron 501, the Education Squadron 503, and the Air Force Pain Squadron Atang Senjaya. West Java Airport has many military control centers, so that the flight operation in it is intended only for military personnel. However, it is likely that it will be used as a commercial unit that is not intended for military purposes.
After all, the creation of a new commercial airport. This, of course, can support the economic passion of the Bogor regency government. In addition, transport becomes more capable, so that important guests feel relaxed. It remains only to wait for the completion of the airport change planning process, which will be worked on.
Julang Nusawiru Airport
Unlike other airports in West Java, a small type of airport for small aircraft. Its location is close to the popular tourist of Western Java, namely the Green Canyon. May be one of the reasons why it should be developed again. As one of the largest airports in Pangandaran, the government of regency should be sensitive.
Because the airline that has been there so far is Susi Air. Not a foreign name? Indeed, this airline is owned by the former Indonesian Minister of Maritime Affairs . Ms. Susi Pujiastuti is the sole owner of Susi Air. Traveling from Nusawiru to Jakarata (Halim Perdanakusuma and Cilacap.
Just wait for the sequel, will this airport be maximized again. But seeing the beauty of tourism in it, the Regency government should be well aware of that. Maximizing tourism is not only in the tourism industry. But also about transport to make it easier for travelers to visit.
How do you understand some airports in West Java this time? So far, it includes only 6 according to the basic understanding of the airport. So, if you are in West Java, try using one of them. All West Java airports are definitely suitable for use.