Soekarno-Hatta International Airport facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Soekarno–Hatta International Airport
Bandar Udara Internasional Soekarno–Hatta
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Soekarno Hatta Airport Terminal 3
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||
| Owner | Government of Indonesia | ||||||||||||||
| Operator | PT Angkasa Pura II | ||||||||||||||
| Serves | Jabodetabek | ||||||||||||||
| Location | Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia | ||||||||||||||
| Opened | 1985 | ||||||||||||||
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| Focus city for | Citilink | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 32 ft / 10 m | ||||||||||||||
| Website | http://www.soekarnohatta-airport.co.id | ||||||||||||||
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Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (which in Indonesian is Bandar Udara Internasional Soekarno–Hatta), often called SHIA, is a very important airport in Indonesia. It is one of the main airports for the Greater Jakarta area. This airport handles many international flights, connecting Indonesia to the rest of the world. It is named after Indonesia's first President, Soekarno, and first Vice President, Mohammad Hatta.
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What is Soekarno–Hatta Airport?
Soekarno–Hatta International Airport is located in Tangerang, Banten, near Jakarta. It opened in 1985 and has grown a lot since then. The airport is owned by the Government of Indonesia. It is managed by a company called PT Angkasa Pura II.
This airport is a major hub for several airlines. A hub is like a central station where many flights connect. Some of the airlines that use it as a main base include Batik Air, Garuda Indonesia, and Lion Air.
Airport Size and Activity
Soekarno–Hatta is one of the busiest airports in the world. In 2012, it served over 57 million passengers. This means millions of people travel through it every year! Also, there were nearly 370,000 aircraft movements. An aircraft movement is one takeoff or one landing. The airport also handles a lot of cargo, moving over 342,000 metric tonnes of goods.
Flying from Soekarno–Hatta
The airport has several terminals for passengers. Each terminal handles different airlines and types of flights. For example, some terminals are for domestic flights (within Indonesia), while others are for international flights.
Many airlines fly to and from Soekarno–Hatta. You can fly to many cities in Indonesia. You can also fly to many countries around the world. These include places like Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Dubai, and Amsterdam.
Passenger Terminals and Airlines
The airport has different terminals for various airlines. Here are some examples of airlines and where they fly from Soekarno–Hatta:
- AirAsia flies to Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur.
- Garuda Indonesia has flights to many international cities like Amsterdam, Bangkok, and Sydney. They also fly to many cities within Indonesia.
- Lion Air connects to many Indonesian cities. They also fly to international places like Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
- Citilink offers flights to many domestic destinations in Indonesia.
- Other international airlines like Emirates, KLM, and Singapore Airlines also use this airport.
Cargo Flights
Besides passenger flights, Soekarno–Hatta Airport is also important for cargo. Cargo flights carry goods and packages. Many airlines operate cargo services from this airport. They transport items to different cities and countries around the world. This helps businesses and trade in Indonesia.
Images for kids
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Tropical gardens fill the spaces between Javanese-styled pendopo waiting and boarding pavilions.
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Soekarno–Hatta ticket office (not available from 1 March 2015)
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Check In Area Terminal 2
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The departure lounge at Terminal 3.
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Shopping area at Soekarno–Hatta International Airport
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Skytrain Automated People Mover for inter-terminal airport shuttle service
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The former main entrance gate at Prof. Dr. Ir. Soedijatmo Toll Road
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The former site of the statue of Soekarno and Mohammad Hatta
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Terminal 2
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Tower
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Terminal building with gardens
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Check in desks in terminal 2
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Gate lounge in terminal 2
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Baggage claim at terminal 2
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Arrival Hall terminal 2F
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The old Terminal 3
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Dropoff bays at the departure area of Terminal 3
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Welcome signage at the arrival area of Terminal 3
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Directional signage at the departure area of Terminal 3
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A view of the Terminal 3 building
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The airport welcome sign along the tarmac in front of Terminal 2
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The luggage carousels at the arrival area of Terminal 3
See also
In Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional Soekarno-Hatta para niños
