Adisutjipto Airport

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Adisutjipto Airport

Bandar Udara Adisutjipto

Papan Anggegana Adisutjipto
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Summary
Airport typePublic / military
Owner Government of Indonesia
Operator InJourney Airports
Serves Special Region of Yogyakarta
LocationMaguwoharjo, Depok District, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Time zone WIB (UTC+07:00)
Elevation  AMSL 116 m / 379 ft
Coordinates 07°47′17″S110°25′54″E / 7.78806°S 110.43167°E / -7.78806; 110.43167
Website www.adisutjipto-airport.co.id
Maps
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Java region in Indonesia
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JOG/WAHH
Location of airport in Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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JOG/WAHH (Indonesia)
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Adisutjipto Airport
Runways
Direction LengthSurface
mft
09/272,2007,218 Asphalt
09R/27L1,3374,386Grass
Statistics (2017)
Passengers8,634,369
Aircraft movements103,944
Cargo18,145,167
Adisutjipto Air Force Base
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Air Force Base Emblem
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Branch Insignia of the Indonesian Air Force.svg Indonesian Air Force
Type Air Force Base Type A
RoleAir Force Base
Part of Air Force Doctrine, Education and Training Command
Patron Indonesian National Army
Motto(s)Prayatna Kerta Gegana
Website www.tni-au.mil.id

Adisutjipto Airport or Adisucipto Airport( IATA : JOG, ICAO : WAHH) is a minor domestic airport serving the Yogyakarta area on the island of Java, Indonesia. It was formerly the principal international airport serving this area. The airport is located in the Sleman Regency, in the Yogyakarta Special Region, on the northeast outskirts of the city, near the Prambanan historic temple site. The airport is approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the city centre.

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Adisutjipto Airport was once the fourth busiest airport in the region of Java–Bali, after Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta, Juanda International Airport (SUB) in Surabaya, and I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Bali. It has one runway, with dimensions of 2,200 metres (7,200 ft) by 45 metres (148 ft). The number of passengers flying through Adisucipto International Airport in Yogyakarta, throughout 2016 increased by approximately 13 percent compared to 2015. 7.2 million passengers were recorded in 2016 whereas in 2015, the number was 6.38 million. All jet-powered flights were relocated to the new international airport on 29 March 2020.

History

A Garuda Indonesia Boeing 737 NG with its current livery at Adisutjipto Airport, Yogyakarta, Indonesia (2010) Garuda Indonesia New Livery.jpg
A Garuda Indonesia Boeing 737 NG with its current livery at Adisutjipto Airport, Yogyakarta, Indonesia (2010)

Adisutjipto Airport was preceded by a landing ground at Maguwo, which was used before and during the Second World War. The air base was also attacked as part of the Indonesian National Revolution in the Battle of Maguwo air base in October 1945. The current airport is named after Agustinus Adisucipto, a pilot who was killed during an attack on Maguwo by the Dutch on 29 July 1947, when his flight, the Dakota VT-CLA, was shot down. Based on the decision of the head of the Air Force Staff No. 76 of 1952 on 17 August 1952, the name of Maguwo Airbase was changed to Adisutjipto Airbase.

Since 1959, Adisutjipto Airport was made for the Republic of Indonesia Air Force Academy (AAU). In 1964, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, with its decision and with the approval of the Indonesian Air Force, Adisutjipto Jogjakarta Airport became a combined civil and military airport. In 1972, the first expansion of the civil air terminal was carried out. Then in 1977, the terminal was expanded again because of the increasing volume of flights. On 1 April 1992, by Government Regulation No. 48 of 1992, Adisutjipto Airport was officially entered into the management of Angkasa Pura I Corporation. On 2 January 1993, its status was changed to PT (PERSERO) Angkasa Pura I.

The airport was heavily damaged by the 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake and had to be closed for two days. Some parts of the runway were cracked, and the departure lounge collapsed. Most flights were canceled or rerouted to Adisumarmo International Airport, Surakarta. After the airport returned to service on 30 May 2006, all passengers used the international lounge until the new domestic departure lounge was ready. During this period, passenger comfort was affected as the international lounge was designed only for about 100 passengers at a time. The airport was closed for several days due to the 2010 Mount Merapi eruption, flights were diverted to Adisumarmo International Airport in Surakarta, Jenderal Ahmad Yani International Airport in Semarang, or transferred to another mode of transportation in Yogyakarta.

International routes

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Adisutjipto Airport's entrance

Adisutjipto became an international airport on 21 February 2004, with the first flight to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, operated by the Indonesian flag carrier Garuda Indonesia. This was the successful conclusion to the city's efforts of over 30 years to have an international airport. International routes were moved to the new Yogyakarta International Airport in 2020. In April 2024, the Department of Transportation revoked the ability of Adisutjipto airport to serve international flights. [1]

Development

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Adisutjipto Airport's domestic departure lounge

Adisucipto has been redeveloped to cope with the increasing number of passengers. The location of this airport is unusual since the passenger terminal is only about 10 metres from a railway line. A long-range plan has been developed to build Adisucipto as a 'fused terminal', by building a railway station and bus terminal in the airport. There is still a problem of limited availability of land. An underpass connecting the terminal building and a new car park (to the north of the railway) has been completed. The construction of the new Maguwo Station to the north of the airport has also been completed. In August 2015, a new Terminal B was opened. Currently, the airport has a secondary taxiway besides having a primary taxiway to the south of the apron. This taxiway is to the east of the apron and is used to connect the apron to the eastern (or Runway 27) end of the runway. Previously, aircraft had to backtrack down the runway which caused a bottleneck and reduced the number of operations at the airport per hour.

New airport

The limited availability of land around the airport, and over-capacity caused the government to plan to relocate the airport to Temon in Kulon Progo Regency. [2] PT Angkasa Pura I and the Yogyakarta provincial government built the new airport in Kulonprogo (including the airport city). It was built as a joint venture between PT Angkasa Pura I and the Indian GVK Group with 51 and 49 percent of shares, respectively. [3] The new airport can accommodate up to 30 million passengers per year and was opened in 2020.

As of 29 March 2020, Adisutjipto only serves limited commercial, military, and private aviation.

Airlines and destinations

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Wings Air ATR 72-500
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Garuda Indonesia Boeing 737-400

Passenger

AirlinesDestinations
Citilink Jakarta–Halim Perdanakusuma
FlyJaya Jakarta–Halim Perdanakusuma [4]
Susi Air Bandung–Sastranegara, [5] Karimunjawa [6]
Wings Air Surabaya (resumes 18 September 2025) [7]

Statistics

Adisucipto International Airport was once one of the busiest in the Java–Bali region. It had faced a growing trend in passengers over the past decade. The table below is based on data from PT Angkasa Pura I, who is responsible for management of the airport. [8]

YearTotal
passengers
Cargo
(tons)
Aircraft
movements
2001806,7442,066,64911,505
2002917,7142,602,27912,010
20031,481,0223,712,44117,052
20042,442,9158,307,44827,102
20052,558,26211,267,96125,961
20062,564,1449,667,94423,050
20072,598,54910,528,32922,559
20082,793,76911,627,95024,150
20093,368,22811,209,41137,894
20103,690,35012,307,34646,457
20114,292,15612,850,48251,516
20124,998,02813,717,76958,629
20135,775,94714,819,92664,719
20146,236,57815,922,94472,868
20156,380,33616,104,12183,773
20167,208,55717,124,13795,885
20178,634,36918,145,167103,944

Ground transportation

Bus

Shuttle buses serve several destinations from Adisucipto Airport; it is served by the bus operator DAMRI. These fares are valid as of 20 July 2016.

DestinationFare (IDR)
Adisucipto Airport Bus
all operated by DAMRI
Kebumen (Hotel Patra)60,000
Magelang (Hotel Wisata)50,000
Purworejo (Pool Damri)50,000
Wonosari 50,000
Secang 60,000
Temanggung 70,000
Borobudur 75,000
Borobudur 85,000

Trans Jogja, a bus rapid transit (BRT) of Yogyakarta opened several routes passing through the Adisucipto Airport which connects passengers to destinations around Yogyakarta, along with other Trans Jogja routes.

ServiceRouteNotes
Trans Jogja City Bus
Trans Jogja Line 1APrambanan Bus Terminal – Adisucipto Airport – Tugu StationMalioboro – Jogja Expo Centre (JEC)
Trans Jogja Line 1BPrambanan Bus Terminal – Adisucipto Airport- Jogja Expo Centre (JEC) – General Post Office – Pingit – Gadjah Mada University
Trans Jogja Line 3AAdisucipto Airport – Ngabean Terminal
Trans Jogja Line 3BGiwangan Bus Terminal – Jokteng Kulon – Pingit – MM Gadjah Mada University – Yogyakarta Northern Ring Road – Adisucipto Airport – Kotagede
Trans Jogja Line 5BAdisucipto Airport – Jombor Terminal
Teman Bus Yogyakarta City Bus
Teman Bus Line K3JAdisucipto Airport – Pakem Terminal

Car and taxi

The airport is located on Yogya to Solo road km. 9, which is a part of Indonesian National Route 17, and connects Adisucipto Airport to Yogyakarta city centre, as well as Solo. There is extensive car and motorcycle parking space available. Car rental and taxis are available.

Rail

Adisucipto Airport is connected with Maguwo Station, which is connected to the airport via a tunnel. As of 2021, the station is served by KRL Commuterline Yogyakarta–Solo commuter rail, serving the Yogyakarta to Solo Balapan corridor.

Accidents and incidents

Beside these accidents, there have been some other minor incidents, mainly caused by landing in the rain, but without any casualties.

References

  1. "Indonesia Revokes International Status of 17 Airports". Indonesia Expat. 29 April 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  2. "Yogyakarta to get new airport". 26 February 2012. Archived from the original on 16 June 2012.
  3. "Kulonprogo menjadi lokasi bandara internasional". 4 June 2012.
  4. "FlyJaya kini hadir di Traveloka!". Instagram. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
  5. "Flights from Bandung to Yoygakarta launched with special price 175 million rupiahs". majalahkoran.com. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
  6. "Dewadaru Airport Ready to Serve Commercial Flights to Karimunjawa Starting July 2025". Indonesiaexpat.id. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  7. "Wings Air Terbangi Lagi Rute Surabaya ke Jogja dan Semarang". travel.detik.com. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  8. Statistik LLAU Angkasa Pura I. Retrieved on 5 December 2011. (in Indonesian)
  9. "Accident description". Aviation Safety Network . Retrieved 8 October 2009.
  10. "Final Report Flight SJ230". The Aviation Herald. 3 January 2014.
  11. "Garuda aircraft skids off runway in Yogyakarta". The Jakarta Post.
  12. detikcom, Tim. "Ini Kronologi Layang-layang Tersangkut di Roda Pesawat Citilink". detikfinance (in Indonesian). Retrieved 5 December 2020.