Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport
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Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport in Palembang
, Indonesia
is an international airport serving the city of Palembang, South Sumatra and surrounding areas. The airport is located in the region KM.10 Sukarame District. This airport is named after Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin, the last Sultan of Palembang.
The airport was re-built by the Japanese army during the Japanese occupation between 1942-1943. On July 15, 1963, the airport is a joint airfield, for both civilian and military purposes. Then on August 21, 1975 the status of this airport became Talang Betutu Civil Airports. On April 3, 1985, the airport changed its name to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport.
Effective 1 April 1991, the airport officially managed by the Management of Perum Angkasa Pura II. On January 2, 1992 Management Perum Angkasa Pura II changed its status into PT (Persero) Angkasa Pura II
.
At the time of South Sumatra Province was chosen as the host of PON XVI
in 2004, the government seeks to enlarge the capacity of the airport as well as change the status of this airport into an international airport. New terminal building Airport Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II finally completed and inaugurated on September 27, 2005.
Between the development undertaken is an extension of the runway along the 300 meters x 60 meters to 3,000 meters x 60 meters, construction vehicle parking area of 20,000 meters which can accommodate 1,000 vehicles as well as the construction of passenger terminal building of three floors covering 13,000 square meters which can accommodate 1,250 passengers, equipped aerobridges and cargo terminals and other support buildings covering an area of 1900 square meters.
The result of this development makes International Airport Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II can accommodate Airbus A330
, Boeing 747
and other wide-body aircraft
. In addition, the flow of passengers is projected to rise from 7,720 passengers to 16,560 passengers. After that there will be construction of toll roads Indralaya-Palembang-Sultan Mahmud Airport Badarudin II to facilitate access to the Airport.
crashed on approach to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport. The accident, which was attributed to poor weather and fog, killed 25 out of 61 passengers plus one person on the ground.
Palembang
Palembang is the capital city of the South Sumatra province in Indonesia. Palembang is one of the oldest cities in Indonesia, and has a history of being a capital of a maritime empire. Located on the Musi River banks on the east coast of southern Sumatra island, it has an area of 400.61 square...
, 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...
is an international airport serving the city of Palembang, South Sumatra and surrounding areas. The airport is located in the region KM.10 Sukarame District. This airport is named after Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin, the last Sultan of Palembang.
History
At least as early as 1938, Palembang was served by a civil airport at Talang Betutu, operating as a Customs Aerodrome equipped with wireless and direction finding equipment, and basic ground facilities.The airport was re-built by the Japanese army during the Japanese occupation between 1942-1943. On July 15, 1963, the airport is a joint airfield, for both civilian and military purposes. Then on August 21, 1975 the status of this airport became Talang Betutu Civil Airports. On April 3, 1985, the airport changed its name to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport.
Effective 1 April 1991, the airport officially managed by the Management of Perum Angkasa Pura II. On January 2, 1992 Management Perum Angkasa Pura II changed its status into PT (Persero) Angkasa Pura II
Angkasa Pura
PT. Angkasa Pura is a state enterprise of the Indonesian Department of Transport that is responsible for the management of airports and air traffic services in Indonesia. PT. Angkasa Pura is made up of two parts: PT Angkasa Pura I & PT Angkasa Pura II.Angkasa Pura I has its head office in Jakarta...
.
At the time of South Sumatra Province was chosen as the host of PON XVI
Pekan Olahraga Nasional
The Pekan Olahraga Nasional is a multi-sport event held every four years in Indonesia...
in 2004, the government seeks to enlarge the capacity of the airport as well as change the status of this airport into an international airport. New terminal building Airport Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II finally completed and inaugurated on September 27, 2005.
Development
The airport has officially become an international airport and can accommodate the wide-body aircraft on September 27, 2005. The development of the airport started on September 18, 2003 with a total cost of Rp366, 7 billion from the Japan International Bank Corporation IDR 251,9 billion and matching funds from the state budget amounting to IDR 114,8 billion.Between the development undertaken is an extension of the runway along the 300 meters x 60 meters to 3,000 meters x 60 meters, construction vehicle parking area of 20,000 meters which can accommodate 1,000 vehicles as well as the construction of passenger terminal building of three floors covering 13,000 square meters which can accommodate 1,250 passengers, equipped aerobridges and cargo terminals and other support buildings covering an area of 1900 square meters.
The result of this development makes International Airport Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II can accommodate Airbus A330
Airbus A330
The Airbus A330 is a wide-body twin-engine jet airliner made by Airbus, a division of EADS. Versions of the A330 have a range of and can accommodate up to 335 passengers in a two-class layout or carry of cargo....
, Boeing 747
Boeing 747
The Boeing 747 is a wide-body commercial airliner and cargo transport, often referred to by its original nickname, Jumbo Jet, or Queen of the Skies. It is among the world's most recognizable aircraft, and was the first wide-body ever produced...
and other wide-body aircraft
Wide-body aircraft
A wide-body aircraft is a large airliner with two passenger aisles, also known as a widebody aircraft or twin-aisle aircraft. The typical fuselage diameter is . In the typical wide-body economy cabin, passengers are seated seven to ten abreast, allowing a total capacity of 200 to 850 passengers...
. In addition, the flow of passengers is projected to rise from 7,720 passengers to 16,560 passengers. After that there will be construction of toll roads Indralaya-Palembang-Sultan Mahmud Airport Badarudin II to facilitate access to the Airport.
Airlines and destinations
Incidents
On September 24, 1975, Garuda Indonesia Flight 150Garuda Indonesia Flight 150
Garuda Indonesia Airways Flight 150 was a scheduled Indonesian domestic passenger flight from Kemayoran Airport, Jakarta to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport, Palembang. On September 24, 1975, Flight 150 crashed on approach due to poor weather and fog just 2.5 miles from the town of Palembang...
crashed on approach to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport. The accident, which was attributed to poor weather and fog, killed 25 out of 61 passengers plus one person on the ground.