Overview
Husein Sastranegara Airport is a domestic airport located in Bandung, the capital of West Java, Indonesia. It sits within the city, approximately 3.5 km from Bandung’s city center. The airport is named after Husein Sastranegara, an Indonesian Air Force officer who died during the Indonesian National Revolution when his aircraft crashed in Yogyakarta.
History and Operations
Prior to the opening of Kertajati International Airport, Husein Sastranegara Airport served as an international gateway and the primary air entry point to Bandung and its surrounding regions. It handled domestic flights to major Indonesian cities such as Denpasar, Surabaya, and Yogyakarta, as well as international routes to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
Current Status
Following the inauguration of Kertajati Airport, most flights were relocated, leading to the suspension of international services and the revocation of its international status. Today, Husein Sastranegara Airport functions as a secondary airport for Bandung, handling only very limited commercial operations, with Susi Air currently serving as its sole airline operator.