announcement
Management Dismisses Reports of Kertajati International Airport Lying Abandoned
Rilis: 27 July 2026
Diperbarui: 18 Aug 2026, 16:16
MAJALENGKA, KOMPAS.com – Management of the West Java International Airport (BIJB) Kertajati in Majalengka, West Java, has dismissed rumors that the facility has been abandoned. "We assure you it is not abandoned. The terminal remains well-maintained and systems are functioning properly; we are fully prepared for commercial operations at any time, in line with the completion of the Cileunyi-Sumedang-Dawuan (Cisumdawu) Toll Road," said Ari Widodo, VP of Commercial and Technical Affairs at PT BIJB Kertajati, speaking to Kompas.com on Wednesday (July 27, 2022).
Management has continued to implement new programs to ensure BIJB’s growth, development, and operational functionality, despite a complete lack of activity during the two-year COVID-19 pandemic. Various short- and long-term programs have been prepared to develop both the airport and the various clusters within the broader BIJB AeroCity area.
PT BIJB Director Muhamad Singgih explained that short-term initiatives involve partnering with strategic allies—such as airlines and travel companies—on programs that are easily managed or "controllable," such as Umrah pilgrimages and cargo services. "Umrah flights are scheduled to depart soon, starting this coming September. We are also increasing cargo service capacity to 100 tons per day, or 3,000 tons per month," Singgih stated.
Regarding cargo services specifically, Singgih noted a continuing upward trend; while volume stood at 15 tons per day in December 2021, it has reached between 40 and 60 tons per day as of July. Other projects include the construction of a mall in partnership with the Asia Cargo Network (ACN) Group, and an airport hotel—a collaboration with PT Jaswita Jabar—involving an investment of IDR 120 billion. Meanwhile, the long-term plan involves constructing an aircraft maintenance facility spanning 84 hectares.
For the construction of this facility, BIJB is also partnering with the ACN Group, with an investment value of IDR 300 billion. Furthermore, plans include expanding cargo service capacity to 500,000 tons across a 60-hectare site, constructing an 18-hectare e-commerce business hub, and developing a business park. Ari noted that the business park cluster, in particular, is being developed in partnership with PT PP Properti Tbk-Manakib Realty. It is worth noting that the BIJB Aerocity is specifically designed as a self-contained city featuring a range of complementary facilities.
These include international-standard hotels, Hajj and Umrah facilities, an international-standard hospital, four apartment towers, residential areas, office buildings, and industrial and logistics zones, spanning a total area of 3,480 hectares. "This demonstrates our ongoing efforts to improve and upgrade.
"Especially once the Cisumdawu Toll Road—scheduled to open in December 2022—reduces the travel time from Bandung and its surrounding areas to BIJB to just 45 minutes, we are optimistic that the target of 1.7 million passengers within the first year of operation can be met," explained Ari. Looking toward the long term, BIJB is expected to reach its maximum capacity of serving 5.6 million passengers.
Management has continued to implement new programs to ensure BIJB’s growth, development, and operational functionality, despite a complete lack of activity during the two-year COVID-19 pandemic. Various short- and long-term programs have been prepared to develop both the airport and the various clusters within the broader BIJB AeroCity area.
PT BIJB Director Muhamad Singgih explained that short-term initiatives involve partnering with strategic allies—such as airlines and travel companies—on programs that are easily managed or "controllable," such as Umrah pilgrimages and cargo services. "Umrah flights are scheduled to depart soon, starting this coming September. We are also increasing cargo service capacity to 100 tons per day, or 3,000 tons per month," Singgih stated.
Regarding cargo services specifically, Singgih noted a continuing upward trend; while volume stood at 15 tons per day in December 2021, it has reached between 40 and 60 tons per day as of July. Other projects include the construction of a mall in partnership with the Asia Cargo Network (ACN) Group, and an airport hotel—a collaboration with PT Jaswita Jabar—involving an investment of IDR 120 billion. Meanwhile, the long-term plan involves constructing an aircraft maintenance facility spanning 84 hectares.
For the construction of this facility, BIJB is also partnering with the ACN Group, with an investment value of IDR 300 billion. Furthermore, plans include expanding cargo service capacity to 500,000 tons across a 60-hectare site, constructing an 18-hectare e-commerce business hub, and developing a business park. Ari noted that the business park cluster, in particular, is being developed in partnership with PT PP Properti Tbk-Manakib Realty. It is worth noting that the BIJB Aerocity is specifically designed as a self-contained city featuring a range of complementary facilities.
These include international-standard hotels, Hajj and Umrah facilities, an international-standard hospital, four apartment towers, residential areas, office buildings, and industrial and logistics zones, spanning a total area of 3,480 hectares. "This demonstrates our ongoing efforts to improve and upgrade.
"Especially once the Cisumdawu Toll Road—scheduled to open in December 2022—reduces the travel time from Bandung and its surrounding areas to BIJB to just 45 minutes, we are optimistic that the target of 1.7 million passengers within the first year of operation can be met," explained Ari. Looking toward the long term, BIJB is expected to reach its maximum capacity of serving 5.6 million passengers.
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