Husein Airport Reactivation Accelerated, Limited Operations Set for 17 August
The government is accelerating the reactivation process for Husein Sastranegara Airport in Bandung. The Ministry of Transportation has even prepared two scenarios for the airport’s reopening, with the initial target being that jet aircraft can resume limited operations starting 17 August 2026.
Director General of Air Transportation at the Ministry of Transportation, Lukman F. Laisa, stated that his party has completed an operational study and safety assessment as the basis for reactivating Husein Sastranegara Airport. Currently, the government’s focus is on urging PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia, as the airport operator, to accelerate the fulfilment of all operational readiness aspects.
‘We are urging PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia to immediately follow up on fulfilling all aspects of operational readiness. We have prepared two scenarios,’ Lukman said in an official statement on Thursday (9/7/2026).
In the first scenario, Husein Airport is targeted to begin serving jet aircraft flights on 17 August 2026 with a limited operation pattern. The services opened include business flights, charter flights, and jet flights supported by basic infrastructure that is ready for use.
Meanwhile, the second scenario targets full operations starting 17 September 2026. At this stage, the airport is targeted to be able to serve medium-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320 through the implementation of a slot management system to maintain safe and orderly operational capacity.
To achieve these targets, the Ministry of Transportation has asked Angkasa Pura Indonesia to accelerate a number of works on both the airside and landside. Some of the works that must be completed immediately include the repair and overlay of the runway and taxiway, apron reconstruction, terminal roof repairs, waterproofing work, and the improvement of passenger service facilities.
In addition, flight safety aspects are also a primary concern. The Ministry of Transportation is requesting the fulfilment of the Category 7 Aviation Accident Assistance and Fire Fighting (PKP-PK) standard before the airport resumes full operations. To meet these needs, the government is encouraging the utilisation of available assets, including the mobilisation of Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles from Kertajati Airport after the completion of the Hajj pilgrim repatriation operations.
‘The entire process must continue to prioritise the principles of safety, security, service, and compliance with civil aviation regulations,’ Lukman stressed.