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    Banyuwangi Airport

    Bandar Udara Banyuwangi
    Summary
    Airport typePublic
    OwnerGovernment of Indonesia
    OperatorInJourney Airports
    ServesBanyuwangi
    LocationBlimbingsari, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java, Java, Indonesia
    Built2010; 15 years ago (2010)
    Time zoneWIB (UTC+07:00)
    Elevation AMSL37.8 m / 124 ft
    Coordinates08°18′36″S 114°20′25″E / 8.31000°S 114.34028°E / -8.31000; 114.34028
    Map
    BWX/WADY is located in Banyuwangi Regency
    BWX/WADY
    BWX/WADY
    Location in Banyuwangi Regency
    BWX/WADY is located in Java
    BWX/WADY
    BWX/WADY
    Location in Java
    BWX/WADY is located in Indonesia
    BWX/WADY
    BWX/WADY
    Location in Indonesia
    Map
    Runways
    Direction Length Surface
    m ft
    08/26[1] 2,450 8,038 Asphalt
    Statistics (2023)
    Passengers150,214 (Increase 38.7%)
    Cargo (tonnes)109 (Decrease 25.3%)
    Aircraft movements2,249 (Decrease 17.2%)
    Source: DGCA[2][3]

    Banyuwangi Airport (IATA: BWX, ICAO: WADY), formerly Blimbingsari Airport, is a domestic airport serving the town of Banyuwangi, the capital of Banyuwangi Regency in East Java, Indonesia. It is located approximately 12 km (7.5 miles) from the town center. The airport serves as one of the main points of entry to Banyuwangi, the eastern part of East Java, and the western region of Bali. It also provides access to nearby tourist destinations such as the Ijen volcano complex and Alas Purwo National Park. Currently, the airport operates only flights to Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. It previously offered flights to Denpasar, Surabaya, as well as international services to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. However, the airport's international status was officially revoked by the Ministry of Transportation in 2024.

    In addition to serving as a commercial airport, the airport also hosts several pilot training schools, including the Banyuwangi Indonesian Pilot Flight Academy (Akademi Penerbang Indonesia Banyuwangi), commonly known as API Banyuwangi, which is operated by the Ministry of Transportation,[4] as well as the Mandiri Utama Flight Academy (MUFA) and the Bali International Flight Academy (BIFA).[5]

    History

    Before the construction of the current Banyuwangi Airport, the region had an aircraft landing site located in Glenmore District. Situated in the middle of a plantation, the site featured a former runway built for light aircraft—small planes commonly used for spraying pesticides on rice fields.[6] The runway was constructed in the 1970s during the tenure of Regent Djoko Supaat Slamet. The site was initially intended to be developed into Banyuwangi’s official airport. However, the plan was never realized. Its cancellation was partly attributed to the 1998 East Java ninja scare, a period of social unrest and violence. At the time, both materials and funding for the airport project had already been prepared. Additionally, it was later concluded that the topography of Glenmore was unsuitable for airport development, as the area lies at the foot of Mount Raung.[6]

    Subsequently, through a decision by the Ministry of Transportation, a new site for the airport was designated in Blimbingsari village, which at the time was still part of Rogojampi District. Therefore, the airport was initially known as Blimbingsari Airport.[7] The construction of the airport at this new location took several years due to prolonged land acquisition processes. During this land acquisition phase, two Banyuwangi regents were implicated in corruption cases involving inflated land compensation prices, resulting in a total state loss of Rp 40.99 billion. The two officials were Regent Samsul Hadi, responsible for losses amounting to Rp 21.23 billion, and Regent Ratna Ani Lestari, with losses of Rp 19.76 billion. Despite being marred by these corruption cases, the construction of the new airport continued in stages between 2004 and 2008, funded by the national budget.[8] On April 21, 2009, the airport began to be used by the Bali International Flight Academy (BIFA) for takeoff and landing training for student pilots.[6] Commercial flights commenced on December 29, 2010, operated by Sky Aviation, following a flight feasibility test conducted on December 26, 2010, using a Cessna 208 Grand Caravan aircraft. This inaugural flight also marked the official opening of Blimbingsari Airport as a commercial airport. The inauguration plaque was signed by then Deputy Minister of Transportation Bambang Susantono, East Java Governor Soekarwo, and Banyuwangi Regent Abdullah Azwar Anas.[9]

    A major expansion occurred between 2015 and 2017, which included the construction of a new terminal and associated infrastructure, as well as the development of a new apron and runway extension to accommodate narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320.[10] The terminal features an eco-friendly design, making it the first green airport in Indonesia.[11] In 2022, the airport was recognized as one of the six winners of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture.[12][13]

    Following the expansion, the airport began offering direct flights to Jakarta, initially operated by NAM Air, and later by Garuda Indonesia, Citilink, and Batik Air.[10] Concurrently, the management of the airport was transferred from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to Angkasa Pura II, which is now known as InJourney Airport.[14] The airport was designated as a buffer airport for I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport during 2018 IMF-World Bank Annual Meeting in Bali held in October 2018.[15]

    In 2010 the airport only served 7,386 passengers, but in 2017 it served 140,683 passengers, an increase of 1,700 percent in seven years. It increased again significantly to 307,157 passengers in just 10 months of 2018.[16]

    In 2018, the airport was designated as an international airport, and Citilink launched a direct flight to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in December of the same year. However, the route was short-lived, operating for only three months.[17] Due to the absence of consistent international flights, the Ministry of Transportation revoked the airport's international status in April 2024.[18] Despite this, efforts are underway to resume international flights, with proposals including charter flights to China and Taiwan.[19]

    Facilities and development

    Originally, the runway measured only 1,400 meters (4,600 ft) in length and could accommodate only small propeller-driven aircraft such as the Cessna 208. In 2012, the runway was extended to 1,800 meters (5,900 ft), allowing larger turboprop aircraft like the Fokker 50 and ATR 72 to operate from the airport. In 2011, the airport served just 7,826 passengers; by 2015, this number had grown to over 110,000 passengers.[5]

    To support further growth, an expansion and development program was launched to transform the airport into an international Low-Cost Carrier Airport (LCCA).[20][21] This included the extension and widening of the runway to 2,500 meters in length and 45 meters in width, enabling it to accommodate narrow-body jets such as the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320. The apron was expanded to 41,000 square meters to accommodate up to nine narrow-body aircraft. The parking area was enlarged to 5,000 square meters, providing space for up to 260 vehicles. The passenger terminal was also expanded to 20,000 square meters, with a design inspired by the traditional houses of the Osing people of Banyuwangi and an open-air concept to reduce reliance on air conditioning. The expanded terminal is capable of handling up to two million passengers annually.[21] The expansion took place between 2015 and 2017, with a total cost of approximately 100 billion rupiah.[22]

    Pilot schools

    In addition, the airport serves as a training ground for several pilot schools. Initially, the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation established the Banyuwangi Aviation Education and Training Center (Loka Pendidikan dan Pelatihan Penerbangan Banyuwangi, or LP3B) at Banyuwangi Airport. This institution was designed to provide aviation education. On December 23, 2013, LP3B officially changed its name to the Banyuwangi Flight Training and Education Center (Balai Pendidikan dan Pelatihan Penerbang Banyuwangi, or BP3B).[5] The campus has since expanded, with continuous improvements to its facilities and infrastructure. The number of instructors and human resources has also grown, becoming increasingly capable and qualified. Eventually, the institution achieved the status of the Indonesian Pilot Academy (Akademi Pilot Indonesia, or API).

    In addition to the government-run institution under the Ministry of Transportation, private entities have also established pilot training schools at Banyuwangi Airport. These include the Bali International Flight Academy (BIFA) and Mandiri Utama Flight Academy (MUFA).[5]

    Airlines and destinations

    AirlinesDestinations
    Batik Air Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta[23][24]
    Super Air Jet Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta[25]

    Traffic and statistics

    Apron view of the airport, showing a NAM Air Boeing 737-500 on standby

    Traffic

    Annual passenger numbers and aircraft statistics
    Year
    Passengers
    handled
    Passenger
    % change
    Cargo
    (tonnes)
    Cargo
    % change
    Aircraft
    movements
    Aircraft
    % change
    2010 N/A Steady N/A Steady N/A Steady
    2011 2,901 Steady N/A Steady 4,260 Steady
    2012 21,422 Increase 638.4 N/A Steady 475 Decrease 88.8
    2013 40,072 Increase 87.1 21 Steady 666 Increase 40.2
    2014 88,427 Increase 120.7 N/A Steady 5,426 Increase 714.7
    2015 40,660 Decrease 54.0 N/A Steady 490 Decrease 91.0
    2016 33,387 Decrease 17.9 N/A Steady 428 Decrease 12.7
    2017 30,289 Decrease 9.3 6 Steady 535 Increase 25.0
    2018 319,380 Increase 954.4 513 Increase 8450.0 7,136 Increase 1233.8
    2019 276,987 Decrease 13.3 343 Decrease 33.1 4,567 Decrease 36.0
    2020 110,525 Decrease 60.1 75 Decrease 78.1 2,463 Decrease 46.1
    2021 58,803 Decrease 46.8 106 Increase 41.3 1,873 Decrease 24.0
    2022 108,286 Increase 84.2 146 Increase 37.7 2,716 Increase 45.0
    2023 150,214 Increase 38.7 109 Decrease 25.3 2,249 Decrease 17.2
    Source: DGCA, BPS[3][26]

    Statistics

    Busiest flights out of Banyuwangi Airport by frequency (2025)[2]
    Rank Destinations Frequency (weekly) Airline(s)
    1 Jakarta Jakarta, Jakarta Special Capital Region 7 Batik Air, Super Air Jet

    Accidents and incidents

    • On 16 January 2017, a Cessna 172 operated by Mandiri Utama Flight Academy (MUFA) crashed after landing on the airport runway. The aircraft veered to the right, causing the propeller to strike the runway and produce sparks, which subsequently ignited a fire that engulfed the entire training aircraft. The sole occupant, the pilot, sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital. The airport runway was closed for several hours to safely evacuate the wreckage.[27]
    • On 4 February 2025, a Cessna 172S operated by the Indonesian Pilot Academy based at the airport crashed into the Bali Strait during a training flight, reportedly due to an engine problem. Both occupants survived and were safely rescued by local villagers and authorities. The aircraft was later recovered from the sea by cutting it into sections.[28]

    References

    1. ^ :: Direktorat Jenderal Perhubungan Udara ::
    2. ^ a b "Bandar Udara Banyuwangi" (in Indonesian). Ministry of Transportation. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
    3. ^ a b "Statistik Angkatan Udara 2023" (PDF). DGCA. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
    4. ^ Budiarti, Irma (4 February 2025). "Mengenal API Banyuwangi, Pemilik Pesawat Latih yang Jatuh di Laut Muncar". detikjatim (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-05-13.
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    9. ^ Rachman, Fathur (16 September 2022). "Jalan Panjang Bandara Banyuwangi, Perlu 3 Bupati Banyuwangi Menuntaskannya". Tempo (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-05-13.
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    11. ^ "Banyuwangi to boast Indonesia's first green airport". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
    12. ^ "Winners of the 2022 Aga Khan Award for Architecture -". World-Architects. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
    13. ^ "Winners of the 2022 Aga Khan Award for Architecture announced". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
    14. ^ Agustina, Dewi (22 December 2017). "Bandara Banyuwangi Kini Dikelola PT Angkasa Pura II". Tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-05-13.
    15. ^ AP II Siapkan Bandara Banyuwangi Jadi Bandara Penyangga Acara IMF-World Bank
    16. ^ Haorrahman (December 19, 2018). "Okupansi Menjanjikan, Batik Air Resmi Terbangi Rute Jakarta-Banyuwangi. Ini Jadwalnya".
    17. ^ Andries, Niklaas (18 February 2024). "Bandara Internasional Banyuwangi Pernah Layani Rute Langsung ke Kuala Lumpur". Radar Banyuwangi (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-05-13.
    18. ^ Expat, Indonesia (2024-04-29). "Indonesia Revokes International Status of 17 Airports". Indonesia Expat. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
    19. ^ Nushratu, Hana (29 October 2024). "Kemenpar Dorong Penerbangan Langsung China-Banyuwangi". detiknews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-05-13.
    20. ^ "Banyuwangi Airport Set to Become Low Cost Carrier Airport". Netral News. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
    21. ^ a b "Dorong Pariwisata, Banyuwangi Airport Siap Jadi LCCT". Tribun News. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
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    23. ^ "BATIK AIR INDONESIA NEW ROUTE".
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    25. ^ Joniansyah (17 May 2023). "Super Air Jet Buka Rute Baru Jakarta - Banyuwangi, Penerbangan Perdana Mulai 31 Mei". Tempo (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-05-13.
    26. ^ "Statistik Angkatan Udara 2019" (PDF). DGCA. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
    27. ^ "Bandara Blimbingsari Ditutup Sementara untuk Evakuasi Pesawat Latih". portal.dephub.go.id (in Indonesian). 16 January 2017. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
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    Credit: Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banyuwangi_International_Airport

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