Juanda International Airport
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Juanda International Airport , is an airport located in Sidoarjo
, a small town near Surabaya
, East Java
. This airport serves Surabaya
and surrounding areas. Juanda International Airport is operated by PT Angkasa Pura I
. The airport takes its name after Djuanda Kartawidjaja
, the last Prime Minister of Indonesia who had suggested development of this airport. Juanda International Airport is the second-largest and second-busiest airport in Indonesia after Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
based on the aircraft movements and passenger movements. In 2010, the airport handled 11 million passengers, although the capacity was 6 million passengers and the Air Traffic Controller
radar system is only able to track 21 aircraft per hour, but at peak hour should handled 40 to 45 aircraft landing and taking off.
A new three-storey terminal building was opened on November 10, 2006. The building has a capacity of eight million passengers per year and features a 51,500 m² domestic passenger terminal, a 20,200 m² international terminal and 11 airbridges
. There is a single runway 3000mx55m, separate 5,300 m² administration building, including a 15 storey control tower, and a two storey cargo building with domestic and international cargo sections, capable of handling 120,000 tons of cargo a year.
The new apron with an area of 148,000 m² can handle 18 aircraft simultaneously, including two wide body, 11 medium and five small aircraft. There are two 3000x30m parallel taxiways, including five exit taxiways (30m wide) and four connecting taxiways (also 30m).
The previous terminal buildings are presently used by the Indonesian Air Force
.
Terminal 2
Terminal 2 Juanda Airport is under construction. It will be used for all international flights and Garuda Indonesia's domestic flights
The following are statistics for the airport from 1999 to 2006. In addition to this, it is noted that, in 2006, the domestic sector between Surabaya
and Jakarta
is the fourth-busiest air route in Asia with over 750 weekly flights back and forth.
Source : PT (persero) ANGKASA PURA 1
, a bus terminal located not far from the airport.
Sidoarjo
Sidoarjo is a regency of East Java, Indonesia.Sidoarjo is bordered by Surabaya city and Gresik regency to the north, by Pasuruan regency to the south, by Mojokerto regency to the west and by the Madura Strait to the east. It has an area of 634.89 km², making it the smallest regency in East Java. ...
, a small town near Surabaya
Surabaya
Surabaya is Indonesia's second-largest city with a population of over 2.7 million , and the capital of the province of East Java...
, East Java
East Java
East Java is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the eastern part of the island of Java and includes neighboring Madura and islands to its east and to its north East Java is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the eastern part of the island of Java and includes neighboring Madura and...
. This airport serves Surabaya
Surabaya
Surabaya is Indonesia's second-largest city with a population of over 2.7 million , and the capital of the province of East Java...
and surrounding areas. Juanda International Airport is operated by PT Angkasa Pura I
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...
. The airport takes its name after Djuanda Kartawidjaja
Djuanda Kartawidjaja
Raden Djuanda Kartawidjaja was an ethnic Sundanese noble from the court of Cirebon, an Indonesian politician and the 11th and the final Prime Minister of Indonesia...
, the last Prime Minister of Indonesia who had suggested development of this airport. Juanda International Airport is the second-largest and second-busiest airport in Indonesia after Jakarta
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Soekarno–Hatta International Airport , popularly abbreviated SHIA or Soetta is the main airport serving the greater Jakarta area on the island of Java, Indonesia. The airport is named after the first President of Indonesia, Soekarno, and the first vice-president, Mohammad Hatta. The airport is...
based on the aircraft movements and passenger movements. In 2010, the airport handled 11 million passengers, although the capacity was 6 million passengers and the Air Traffic Controller
Air traffic controller
Air traffic controllers are the people who expedite and maintain a safe and orderly flow of air traffic in the global air traffic control system. The position of the air traffic controller is one that requires highly specialized skills...
radar system is only able to track 21 aircraft per hour, but at peak hour should handled 40 to 45 aircraft landing and taking off.
History
Opened on December 7 1964 as a national army and naval air base of Indonesia. In its development it was also used for civil aviation. On December 24 1990 Juanda Airport was gained international airport status after the opening of the international terminal. Previous international flights have been opened to Singapore, Manila.Airport development
Jetway
A jet bridge is an enclosed, movable connector which extends from an airport terminal gate to an airplane, allowing passengers to board and disembark without having to go outside...
. There is a single runway 3000mx55m, separate 5,300 m² administration building, including a 15 storey control tower, and a two storey cargo building with domestic and international cargo sections, capable of handling 120,000 tons of cargo a year.
The new apron with an area of 148,000 m² can handle 18 aircraft simultaneously, including two wide body, 11 medium and five small aircraft. There are two 3000x30m parallel taxiways, including five exit taxiways (30m wide) and four connecting taxiways (also 30m).
The previous terminal buildings are presently used by the Indonesian Air Force
Indonesian Air Force
The Indonesian Air Force is the air force branch of the Indonesian National Armed Forces.The Indonesian Air Force has 34,930 personnel equipped with 110 combat aircraft including Su-27 and Su-30.-Before Indonesian independence :...
.
Terminals, airlines and destinations
Juanda Airport has two terminals:- Terminal A, handling international flights and all Garuda Indonesia domestic flights
- Terminal B, handling domestic flights
Terminal 2
Terminal 2 Juanda Airport is under construction. It will be used for all international flights and Garuda Indonesia's domestic flights
Statistics
Surabaya
Surabaya is Indonesia's second-largest city with a population of over 2.7 million , and the capital of the province of East Java...
and Jakarta
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
is the fourth-busiest air route in Asia with over 750 weekly flights back and forth.
| Year | Total Passengers | Cargo | Aircraft Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2,137,353 | 40,548,691 | 52,284 |
| 2000 | 2,712,074 | 31,185,072 | 54,154 |
| 2001 | 3,301,435 | 37,766,544 | 62,141 |
| 2002 | 4,746,113 | 43,088,537 | 75,921 |
| 2003 | 6,584,711 | 42,909,793 | 82,779 |
| 2004 | 8,562,747 | 63,950,328 | 97,421 |
| 2005 | 9,217,415 | 66,647,457 | 99,485 |
| 2006 | 9,986,650 | 71,573,907 | 101,263 |
| 2008 | 8,879,296 | 59,370,000 | 86,343 |
| 2009 | 10,633,725 | 67,204,000 | 94,066 |
| 2010 | 11,139,149 |
Source : PT (persero) ANGKASA PURA 1
Accidents and incidents
- On February 21, 2007, Adam AirAdam AirAdam Air was a privately owned airline based in West Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia. It operated scheduled domestic services to over 20 cities and international services to Penang and Singapore...
Flight 172Adam Air Flight 172Adam Air Flight 172 was a serious incident involving a Boeing 737-300, registered PK-KKV, flying on a scheduled domestic passenger flight in Indonesia between Jakarta and Surabaya. Officials stated the aircraft passed safety checks prior to its departure. On 21 February 2007, the plane bent on...
, a Boeing 737Boeing 737The 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...
with registration PK-KKV, bent in its centre whilst landing at SurabayaSurabayaSurabaya is Indonesia's second-largest city with a population of over 2.7 million , and the capital of the province of East Java...
airport. There were no fatalities to the 148 people on board, but six of Adam Air's other Boeing 737s were grounded for safety inspections. - On 13 April 2010 Cathay Pacific Flight 780Cathay Pacific Flight 780Cathay Pacific Flight 780 was a flight from Surabaya in Indonesia to Hong Kong on 13 April 2010. There were 309 passengers and a crew of 13 on board. As Flight 780 neared Hong Kong the crew were unable to change the thrust output of the engines. The aircraft, an Airbus A330-300, landed at almost...
from Surabaya to Hong KongHong KongHong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
sustained damage after it landed heavily at Hong Kong International AirportHong Kong International AirportHong Kong International Airport is the main airport in Hong Kong. It is colloquially known as Chek Lap Kok Airport , being built on the island of Chek Lap Kok by land reclamation, and also to distinguish it from its predecessor, the closed Kai Tak Airport.The airport opened for commercial...
. During the flight the crew experienced a number of engine problems, culminating in them being unable to control the engines' thrustThrustThrust is a reaction force described quantitatively by Newton's second and third laws. When a system expels or accelerates mass in one direction the accelerated mass will cause a force of equal magnitude but opposite direction on that system....
and being forced to land the aircraft at very high speed. The investgation determined that the aircraft had been refuelled with contaminated fuel at Surabaya before departing for Hong Kong.
Buses
DAMRI Buses are available to transport passengers from the airport to Purabaya TerminalPurabaya Terminal
Purabaya is Surabaya, Indonesia's primary intercity bus terminal. It is located 15km South of the city centre. Popular destinations include Solo, Semarang, Malang and Jogjakarta. City buses go to Joyoboyo, Jembatan Merah Plaza and Bratang....
, a bus terminal located not far from the airport.
Taxis
Primkopal Juanda taxis operate on a flat-fee rate to various destinations in Surabaya. This is different from other airports in Indonesia, where all taxis can only transport passengers from the airport to the city. However, all taxis can transport passengers from the city to the airport.