Indonesia's Husein Sastranegara Airport to reopen September 17, 2026, after upgrades

Husein Sastranegara Airport in Bandung, West Java, is slated to resume operations on September 17, 2026, following extensive preparations and upgrades. The Directorate General of Air Transportation of the Ministry of Transportation confirmed the reopening date, based on readiness assessments provided by Angkasa Pura, the airport operator.

Officials from the Ministry of Transportation and Angkasa Pura have conducted thorough reviews of the airport's condition to ensure operational readiness for commercial flights. Currently, the airport primarily serves propeller-driven aircraft. To accommodate larger jet planes, significant adjustments are necessary. These include upgrading the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) services from category five to category seven and repaving the runway, which has not been used for jet operations for some time.

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Information from Angkasa Pura for Husein Sastranegara Airport Bandung is that they (Angkasa Pura) are ready for September 17 to operate.

In addition to infrastructure improvements, the Ministry is overseeing the enhancement of various supporting systems at the airport. This encompasses baggage handling, X-ray screening, and lighting systems, all to ensure compliance with safety standards for jet aircraft operations. The ministry is also preparing official notifications for all stakeholders regarding the airport's reopening for jet flights.

Furthermore, the government is actively mapping out potential flight routes and awaiting proposals from airlines. This process is crucial for airlines to finalize their operational plans based on market demand. Angkasa Pura is accelerating the airport's readiness, with plans for it to serve not only domestic routes but also international destinations, positioning it as a key hub in the region.

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We are currently mapping out routes and will look at the demand from airlines regarding where they want the routes to go. Once there is demand, we can create a plan for operations according to the existing conditions.