Husein Sastranegara International Airport
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Husein Sastranegara International Airport is an airport in Bandung
, West Java
, Indonesia
. This fast-growing international airport is located 5 km north-west from the city center, 3 km from Bandung Central train station, occupying area of 145 hectares and serves the area of civil aviation in the south western part.
The airport is located in the city of Bandung and is surrounded by mountains, thus landing approach has unique characteristics. This airport handles mid-size aircraft types such as, CASA CN235, F28 and narrow-body airplanes such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737
series. Until late 2010, the number of flights (take-off and landing) from the airport reached a new height, of over 30 times a day and increasing rapidly.
in colonial period
, in Andir village. The airport named Andir Airfield. Husein Sastranegara airport is named after Indonesian aviation hero from West Java, Husein Sastranegara.
Bandung Air Show 2010, took place as a major event for the first time at the airport on September 2010, bringing international aviation audiences. In September 24, 2010, a privately-owned Super Decathlon (registered PK-NZP) crashed after the pilot attempted an acrobatic maneuver. The pilot, Alexander Supeli, an Indonesian aerospace engineer died several days later.
While on the north side of the runway, there is a hangar owned by PT Dirgantara Indonesia. Moreover Airport is also equipped with PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator
) and VOR (VHF omnidirectional range
), devices that help the plane landed at night and other navigation tools.
Since 1 February 2009 international flight's passengers are required to pay an airport tax of IDR 75,000.
PT Angkasa Pura II as the airport operator, targeted at mid-year 2010, Airport runway finish to be thickened from Pavement Classification Number (PCN) 37 cm to PCN 52 cm to accommodate a larger body aircraft such as Airbus A320. At April 5, 2011 the 2,250-meter-long runway overlay is less than 50 percent complete, although an Airbus A320 has landed successfully.
. It would be located in Kertajati, Majalengka Regency
, some 100 kilometers east of Bandung
. The plan has been uncertain, however, and halted due to long-term problems and lack of finance.
The airport also has 9,150m2 car park, and can accommodate up to 100 cars
Bandung
Bandung is the capital of West Java province in Indonesia, and the country's third largest city, and 2nd largest metropolitan area in Indonesia, with a population of 7.4 million in 2007. Located 768 metres above sea level, approximately 140 km southeast of Jakarta, Bandung has cooler...
, West Java
West Java
West Java , with a population of over 43 million, is the most populous and most densely populated province of Indonesia. Located on the island of Java, it is slightly smaller in area than densely populated Taiwan, but with nearly double the population...
, Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
. This fast-growing international airport is located 5 km north-west from the city center, 3 km from Bandung Central train station, occupying area of 145 hectares and serves the area of civil aviation in the south western part.
The airport is located in the city of Bandung and is surrounded by mountains, thus landing approach has unique characteristics. This airport handles mid-size aircraft types such as, CASA CN235, F28 and narrow-body airplanes such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737
Boeing 737
The Boeing 737 is a short- to medium-range, twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner. Originally developed as a shorter, lower-cost twin-engine airliner derived from Boeing's 707 and 727, the 737 has developed into a family of nine passenger models with a capacity of 85 to 215 passengers...
series. Until late 2010, the number of flights (take-off and landing) from the airport reached a new height, of over 30 times a day and increasing rapidly.
History
Husein Sastranegara airport built by DutchNetherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
in colonial period
Colonial Period
Colonial Period may generally refer to any period in a country's history when it was subject to administration by a colonial power.*Korea under Japanese rule*Colonial history of the United States...
, in Andir village. The airport named Andir Airfield. Husein Sastranegara airport is named after Indonesian aviation hero from West Java, Husein Sastranegara.
Bandung Air Show 2010, took place as a major event for the first time at the airport on September 2010, bringing international aviation audiences. In September 24, 2010, a privately-owned Super Decathlon (registered PK-NZP) crashed after the pilot attempted an acrobatic maneuver. The pilot, Alexander Supeli, an Indonesian aerospace engineer died several days later.
Terminal & Facilities
Husein Sastranegara has one terminal that used for domestic and international flight. The area of terminal is 2.411,85 m2 and has three floors. Terminal B (all international flights) is being developed. Currently the airport can handle maximum of 1 million passengers per year, and about 2 millions passengers per year when terminal B finished. Passengers can also enjoy facilities of two executive lounges, internet, TV, Mushollah, restaurants, shops and ATM.While on the north side of the runway, there is a hangar owned by PT Dirgantara Indonesia. Moreover Airport is also equipped with PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator
Precision Approach Path Indicator
Precision approach path Indicator is a visual aid that provides guidance information to help a pilot acquire and maintain the correct approach to an aerodrome or an airport. It is generally located beside the runway approximately 300 metres beyond the landing threshold of the runway...
) and VOR (VHF omnidirectional range
VHF omnidirectional range
VOR, short for VHF omnidirectional radio range, is a type of radio navigation system for aircraft. A VOR ground station broadcasts a VHF radio composite signal including the station's identifier, voice , and navigation signal. The identifier is typically a two- or three-letter string in Morse code...
), devices that help the plane landed at night and other navigation tools.
Since 1 February 2009 international flight's passengers are required to pay an airport tax of IDR 75,000.
PT Angkasa Pura II as the airport operator, targeted at mid-year 2010, Airport runway finish to be thickened from Pavement Classification Number (PCN) 37 cm to PCN 52 cm to accommodate a larger body aircraft such as Airbus A320. At April 5, 2011 the 2,250-meter-long runway overlay is less than 50 percent complete, although an Airbus A320 has landed successfully.
Future airport
The Governor of West Java announced that there will be new airport built to replace Husein Sastranegara International Airport, named Bandung Majalengka International AirportBandung Majalengka International Airport
Jawa Barat International Airport is a planned new airport for West Java, Indonesia. It would be located in Kertajati, Majalengka Regency, some 100 kilometeres east of Bandung. If built, it would replace the Husein Sastranegara International Airport....
. It would be located in Kertajati, Majalengka Regency
Majalengka Regency
Majalengka Regency is one of 16 regencies in West Java, Indonesia. The capital is Majalengka.As of 2006, this regency consists of the 23 districts , all of which make up a total of 13 urban villages and 318 rural villages ...
, some 100 kilometers east of Bandung
Bandung
Bandung is the capital of West Java province in Indonesia, and the country's third largest city, and 2nd largest metropolitan area in Indonesia, with a population of 7.4 million in 2007. Located 768 metres above sea level, approximately 140 km southeast of Jakarta, Bandung has cooler...
. The plan has been uncertain, however, and halted due to long-term problems and lack of finance.
Airlines and destinations
As a fast-growing small-sized international airport, destinations and schedule is changing rapidly. The following destinations are served from Husein Sastranegara International Airport:Ground transportation
The airport is located at the end of Pajajaran Street. Taxi and public transport are widely available. Some hotels in Bandung provide a free airport transfer service. Car rental is also available.The airport also has 9,150m2 car park, and can accommodate up to 100 cars
Accidents
- On April 6, 2009, a non-civil Indonesian Air Force FokkerFokkerFokker was a Dutch aircraft manufacturer named after its founder, Anthony Fokker. The company operated under several different names, starting out in 1912 in Schwerin, Germany, moving to the Netherlands in 1919....
F-27 crashed on landing2009 West Java airliner crashIn the 2009 West Java airliner crash, twenty-four people were killed when a Fokker 27, owned by Indonesian Air Force, crashed into an airport hangar in Husein Sastranegara International Airport, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia...
and hit Hangar D of PT Dirgantara Indonesia (Indonesian AerospaceIndonesian AerospaceIndonesian Aerospace ) is an Indonesian aerospace company in Asia involved in aircraft design, development and manufacturing of civilian and military regional commuter aircraft. The company was formerly known as Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara...
), killing all 24 people on board. This crash is believed to have been caused by bad weather. - On April 16, 2009, Merpati Nusantara AirlinesMerpati Nusantara AirlinesMerpati Nusantara Airlines is a commuter airline based in Central Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia. It is a major domestic airline operating scheduled services to more than 25 destinations in Indonesia, as well as scheduled international services to East Timor and Malaysia. Its main base is...
flight 616 heading for Surabaya and Denpasar-Bali failed to take off after running 400m on the runway and returned to the apron. No injuries or fatalities occurred.
External links
- PT. Angkasa Pura II: Husein Sastranegara Airport
- The Jakarta Post article for the new airport proposed to be built
- http://donihendarto.blogspot.com/2011/02/jadwal-penerbangan-di-bandung.html