Jakarta Soekarno–Hatta International Airport

Jakarta Soekarno–Hatta International Airport
Name	Soekarno–Hatta International Airport
Native name	Bandar Udara Internasional Soekarno–Hatta
Iata	CGK
Icao	WIII
Type	Public
Owner	PT Angkasa Pura II
City served	Jakarta metropolitan area
Location	Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia
Elevation ft	10
Coordinates	6°7′37″S 106°39′33″E

Contents

History
Terminals and Facilities
Airlines and Destinations
Ground Transportation and Access
Expansion and Future Developments
Operations and Statistics

Jakarta Soekarno–Hatta International Airport. Soekarno–Hatta serves the Jakarta metropolitan area and Greater Jakarta conurbation as Indonesia's primary international gateway, handling international and domestic services linking Jakarta with Southeast Asian hubs such as Singapore Changi Airport, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, and Suvarnabhumi Airport, as well as intercontinental routes to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Doha Hamad International Airport, Sydney Airport, Narita International Airport, and Los Angeles International Airport. The airport functions as a hub for flag carriers and low-cost carriers including Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Batik Air, Citilink and connects to global alliances and networks such as Star Alliance, SkyTeam, Oneworld and the International Air Transport Association.

History

The airport replaced the older Kemayoran Airport and was developed during the late 1970s under the administration of President Suharto, with design and planning involving consultants and firms from France and Japan and construction by Indonesian firms under coordination with Angkasa Pura I and Angkasa Pura II. Officially opened in 1985, the facility was named for the first President Sukarno and first Vice President Suharto's predecessor; it has since witnessed major events including visits by heads of state such as Queen Elizabeth II, Barack Obama, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. The airport played roles during regional crises including the Asian financial crisis and was impacted by global disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic and international incidents that involved carriers such as Garuda Indonesia and Lion Air Group.

Terminals and Facilities

The airport's layout comprises multiple terminals: Terminal 1 (domestic carriers such as Citilink and some Garuda Indonesia operations), Terminal 2 (full-service international carriers and members of Oneworld), Terminal 3 (modern international and long-haul services used by Garuda Indonesia and Emirates), and dedicated cargo complexes serving operators like FedEx, DHL Express, UPS Airlines and Cargolux. Facilities include a dedicated maintenance, repair and overhaul area used by firms such as GMF AeroAsia and Lion Air Engineering, aviation support from AirNav Indonesia, and ground handling by SATS and local providers. Passenger services integrate retail brands and duty-free operators like DFS Group and airport lounges affiliated with Priority Pass, SkyTeam Lounge and airline-specific lounges for Garuda Indonesia Business Class and Cathay Pacific.

Airlines and Destinations

Ground Transportation and Access

Ground access connects via the Jakarta Inner Ring Road, Soekarno–Hatta Airport Toll Road, and public transit links to central Jakarta districts such as Gambir Station, Jakarta Kota Station, and Manggarai Station. Rail links include the Soekarno–Hatta Airport Rail Link and commuter services operated by Kereta Api Indonesia and its subsidiary KAI Commuter. Bus operators and airport shuttles run services by TransJakarta, intercity coaches to Bogor, Depok, Bekasi and Tangerang, and executive bus lines connecting to Bandung and Semarang. Ground handling connects to taxi providers including Blue Bird Group and ride-hailing networks like Gojek and Grab.

Expansion and Future Developments

Planned expansions involve additional aprons, a new parallel runway project coordinated with Ministry of Transportation (Indonesia), concession agreements with PT Angkasa Pura II, and proposals for a transportation-oriented development linking to projects such as Jabodetabek LRT, Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail and the wider National Capital Strategic Area. International cooperation has seen consultancy and financing interest from entities including Japan International Cooperation Agency, Asian Development Bank and bilateral partners from China and South Korea. Sustainability initiatives target emissions reduction aligned with standards from International Civil Aviation Organization and investments in energy-efficient terminal systems, while cargo growth strategies coordinate with ports like Tanjung Priok Port and logistics hubs such as Cikarang.

Operations and Statistics

Operational control is maintained by PT Angkasa Pura II and air navigation services by AirNav Indonesia, managing thousands of aircraft movements annually and serving passenger volumes that rank among Southeast Asia's busiest alongside Singapore Changi Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Traffic statistics reflect peak-season flows from holidays like Eid al-Fitr and calendar events influencing demand for routes to Medan, Surabaya, Denpasar, London, Amsterdam and Dubai. Safety oversight interacts with regulators including the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (Indonesia), incident investigations by the National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) and international audits by ICAO standards.

Category:Airports in Indonesia