Adisumarmo International Airport facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Adisumarmo International Airport
Bandar Udara Internasional Adisumarmo
Papan Anggegana Internasional Adisumarmo
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| Airport type | Public / Military | ||||||||||
| Owner | Government of Indonesia | ||||||||||
| Operator | PT Angkasa Pura I | ||||||||||
| Serves | Surakarta | ||||||||||
| Location | Boyolali Regency, Central Java, Indonesia | ||||||||||
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| Elevation AMSL | 419 ft / 128 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 07°30′58″S 110°45′25″E / 7.51611°S 110.75694°E | ||||||||||
| Website | http://adisoemarmo.ap1.co.id/ | ||||||||||
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Sources: List of the busiest airports in Indonesia
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Adisumarmo International Airport (also called Bandar Udara Internasional Adisumarmo in Indonesian) is a busy airport in Indonesia. It helps people travel to and from the city of Surakarta, often called Solo. The airport is located in Boyolali Regency, which is part of Central Java.
It's about 14 kilometers (9 miles) north of Surakarta city. This airport is super important for the whole Solo Raya area. It handles flights for both regular passengers and military operations.
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Where is Adisumarmo Airport?
Adisumarmo International Airport is found on the island of Java, in Indonesia. It's specifically in the Boyolali Regency of Central Java. This location makes it a key travel spot for the city of Surakarta and the nearby regions.
Getting There
The airport is easy to reach from Surakarta. It connects the city to other parts of Indonesia and beyond. Many people use it to visit the beautiful areas of Central Java.
What Happens at the Airport?
Adisumarmo Airport is a hub of activity! It's where planes take off and land, carrying passengers and cargo. It's a public airport, meaning anyone can use it for travel. It also serves military purposes.
Daily Operations
- Passengers: In 2017, over 3.2 million passengers traveled through Adisumarmo Airport. That's a lot of people!
- Aircraft Movements: In the same year, there were almost 24,000 aircraft movements. This means planes taking off or landing.
- Cargo: The airport also handles a large amount of cargo, moving goods in and out of the region.
Runway Details
The airport has one main runway, known as 08/26. It's 2,600 meters (8,530 feet) long. That's long enough for many types of airplanes to land and take off safely. The runway surface is made of Asphalt.
Why is Adisumarmo Airport Important?
This airport plays a big role in the region. It's not just for everyday travel. It also acts as a backup airport for Adisutjipto International Airport in Yogyakarta.
Helping in Emergencies
When big events or natural disasters happen, Adisumarmo Airport can step in. For example, it helped out during the 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake. It also assisted during the 2010 Mount Merapi eruption. This shows how important it is for the safety and travel needs of the area.
Images for kids
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The official logo of Adisumarmo International Airport.
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A look inside the Adisumarmo Airport terminal.
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Map showing the location of Java in Indonesia.
