Depati Amir Airport

Bandar Udara Depati Amir
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerGovernment of Indonesia
OperatorInJourney Airports
ServesPangkalpinang
LocationCentral Bangka Regency, Bangka, Bangka Belitung Islands, Indonesia
Opened1942; 83 years ago (1942)
Focus city for
Time zoneWIB (UTC+07:00)
Elevation AMSL108 ft / 33 m
Coordinates02°09′43″S 106°08′20″E / 2.16194°S 106.13889°E / -2.16194; 106.13889
Websitewww.depatiamir-airport.co.id
Map
PGK/WIPK is located in Sumatra
PGK/WIPK
PGK/WIPK
Location in Sumatra
PGK/WIPK is located in Indonesia
PGK/WIPK
PGK/WIPK
Location in Indonesia
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
16/34 2,600 8,530 Asphalt
Statistics (2023)
Passengers1,315,25 (Increase 9.9%)
Cargo (tonnes)9,191 (Decrease 12.7%)
Aircraft movements10,213 (Decrease 0.4%)
Source: DGCA[1][2]

Depati Amir Airport (IATA: PGK, ICAO: WIPK), also known as Pangkalpinang Airport, is a domestic airport serving Pangkalpinang, the capital and largest city of Bangka-Belitung Islands province, Indonesia. It is the only airport on Bangka Island and one of two airports in the Bangka-Belitung province, the other being H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin Airport in Belitung. While the airport serves Pangkalpinang, it is not located within the city limits but rather in Central Bangka Regency, approximately 5 km (3.1 miles) from the city center. The airport is named after Depati Amir, a Bangka aristocrat and national hero of Indonesia. Serving as the primary gateway to Pangkalpinang and the island of Bangka, the airport offers connections to several major cities across Indonesia, including Jakarta, Batam, Palembang, and Yogyakarta.

History

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In 1942, following their victory over the Dutch, the Japanese occupied Bangka as part of the Pacific Theater of World War II. To support their military operations against the Allied forces and strengthen the island's defenses, they constructed an airstrip to serve as a base for their aircraft. Initially, the airstrip was not intended for commercial or civilian flights; rather, it functioned as a strategic military installation designed to protect against potential Allied attacks.[3] During the war, the Japanese constructed bunkers and other fortifications around the airport for defense and to stockpile weapons. Some of these structures can still be seen today.[4]

After Indonesia gained independence, the airport began operating commercial flights and was subsequently renamed Pangkalpinang Airfield (Indonesian: Pelabuhan Udara Pangkalpinang). In 1985, the status of Pangkalpinang Airfield was upgraded to an airport (Indonesian: Bandara). In 1999, the airport was renamed to its current name in honor of Depati Amir, a Bangka aristocrat and national hero of Indonesia who resisted Dutch colonialism and the exploitation of resources in Bangka during the 19th century.[5][3]

In 2007, the management of the airport was transferred from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of the Ministry of Transportation to Angkasa Pura II, which has since been rebranded as InJourney Airports.[6]

A new terminal, located to the northeast of the old terminal across the runway, was inaugurated by President Joko Widodo on March 14, 2019.[7] After its opening, all airport operations were relocated to the new terminal, and the old terminal was abandoned, gradually falling into disrepair. Although there have been proposals to repurpose the old terminal as a bus terminal, these plans have yet to be realized.[8]

To attract international tourists to Bangka, plans are underway to designate the airport as an international airport, enabling the launch of international flights. Relevant infrastructure is currently being developed to accommodate these flights, with the goal of achieving international status by 2026.[9]

Facilities and development

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Due to overcapacity, a larger terminal was needed to accommodate the growing number of passengers. Construction of the new terminal began in 2012.[10] After several delays, the new airport terminal officially opened on 11 January 2017. The construction of the terminal cost approximately 300 billion rupiah. With a capacity to accommodate 1.5 million passengers annually, the new terminal significantly surpasses the old one, which could only handle 350,000 passengers per year.[11] In 2018, the number of passengers passing through the airport reached 2.17 million, exceeding the terminal's capacity at the time.[10] As a result, an expansion was carried out to double the capacity to around 3 million passengers, which was completed in 2020. A total of 648 billion rupiah was invested in the construction and expansion of the new terminal.[10]

The terminal building covers 12,000 square meters of the total 152-hectare land area and can accommodate up to 3.2 million passengers annually.[11][12] The terminal features a modern design and is equipped with enhanced amenities such as food courts, an executive break room, internet access, disabled-friendly toilets, and a dedicated mother and child room. Other facilities include 12 check-in counters, three departure gates, and three jetbridges.[11] The expanded parking area can accommodates 300 cars and 120 motorcycles.

This airport has an apron area of 51,660 square meters with a capacity of 9 parking spots for aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.[13] The current runway length is 2,650 meters, an extension from the previous 2,250 meters.[14]

The Bangka-Belitung government plans to develop maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities at the airport, similar to those at Hang Nadim International Airport in Batam. To support this initiative, the government has invited several airlines, including Sriwijaya Air, to invest in the construction of these facilities.[15]

Airlines and destinations

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Passenger

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AirlinesDestinations
Citilink Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta
Garuda Indonesia Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta
Lion Air Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta, Palembang,[16] Tanjung Pandan[16]
NAM Air Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta
Sriwijaya Air Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta
Super Air Jet Batam,[17] Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta, Semarang,[18] Yogyakarta–International[19]
Wings Air Palembang,[20] Tanjung Pandan[20]

Traffic and statistics

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

Traffic

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Annual passenger numbers and aircraft statistics
Year
Passengers
handled
Passenger
% change
Cargo
(tonnes)
Cargo
% change
Aircraft
movements
Aircraft
% change
2009 940,905 Steady 4,459 Steady 8,551 Steady
2010 1,184,468 Increase 25.9 6,657 Increase 49.3 10,056 Increase 17.6
2011 1,309,170 Increase 10.5 10,244 Increase 53.9 11,507 Increase 14.4
2012 1,484,357 Increase 13.4 8,350 Decrease 18.5 12,471 Increase 8.4
2013 1,467,118 Decrease 1.2 6,075 Decrease 27.2 11,862 Decrease 4.9
2014 1,401,308 Decrease 4.5 7,466 Increase 22.9 10,711 Decrease 9.7
2015 1,636,319 Increase 16.8 6,671 Decrease 10.6 13,985 Increase 30.6
2016 1,913,006 Increase 16.9 7,326 Increase 9.8 16,196 Increase 15.8
2017 2,035,147 Increase 6.4 9,147 Increase 24.9 23,100 Increase 42.6
2018 2,162,290 Decrease 6.2 10,905 Increase 19.2 21,361 Increase 7.5
2019 1,634,951 Decrease 24.4 8,511 Decrease 22.0 17,471 Decrease 18.2
2020 673,066 Decrease 58.8 6,023 Decrease 29.2 9,592 Decrease 45.1
2021 637,652 Decrease 5.3 9,410 Increase 56.2 6,936 Decrease 27.7
2022 1,197,207 Increase 87.8 10,527 Increase 11.9 10,251 Increase 47.8
2023 1,315,252 Increase 9.9 9,191 Decrease 12.7 10,213 Decrease 0.4
Source: DGCA, BPS[2][21]

Statistics

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Busiest flights out of Depati Amir Airport by frequency (2025)[1]
Rank Destinations Frequency (weekly) Airline(s)
1 Jakarta Jakarta, Jakarta Special Capital Region 72 Citilink, Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, NAM Air, Sriwijaya Air, Super Air Jet
2 South Sumatra Palembang, South Sumatra 18 Lion Air, Wings Air
3 Bangka Belitung Islands Tanjung Pandan, Bangka-Belitung 18 Lion Air, Wings Air
4 Riau Islands Batam, Riau Islands 2 Super Air Jet
5 Yogyakarta Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta 2 Super Air Jet
6 Central Java Semarang, Central Java 1 Super Air Jet
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  • Facade of the terminal
    Facade of the terminal
  • Boarding gate
    Boarding gate
  • Front view of the former terminal
    Front view of the former terminal
  • Apron view of the former terminal
    Apron view of the former terminal

Accidents and incidents

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  • On April 18, 2008, Sriwijaya Air Flight 076, a Boeing 737-300 operating a flight from Jakarta to Pangkalpinang, overshot the runway by approximately 50 meters during landing at Depati Amir Airport. None of the 144 passengers on board were injured.[22]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Bandar Udara Depati Amir" (in Indonesian). Ministry of Transportation. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Statistik Angkatan Udara 2023" (PDF). DGCA. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  3. ^ a b Amin, Ahmad Abdul Jabar Mustofa. "Sejarah Bandara Depati Amir: Perjalanan dan Transformasi Menjadi Panglima Perang Bangka". Cilacap Update (in Indonesian). Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  4. ^ Edwardi (11 July 2013). "Terowongan Bandara Diduga Tempat Persembunyian Senjata". Bangkapos.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  5. ^ Matanasi, Petrik (12 November 2018). "Pahlawan Nasional 2018: Depati Amir, Penentang Tambang Asing". tirto.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  6. ^ Juni, Arjuna (19 July 2017). Analisis sistem back-up tenaga listrik pada Air Traffic Control (ATC) di bandara Depati Amir Pangkalpinang (Thesis) (in Indonesian). Universitas Bangka Belitung.
  7. ^ Jordan, Ray. "Jokowi Resmikan Terminal Baru Bandara Depati Amir dan KEK Tanjung Kelayang". detiknews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  8. ^ Dahnur, Heru; Belarminus, Robertus (2 March 2024). "Lahan dan Bangunan Eks Terminal Bandara Depati Amir Terbengkalai". Kompas (in Indonesian).
  9. ^ Agustika, Sela (5 May 2025). "Bandara Depati Amir Pangkalpinang Diusulkan Sandang Status Internasional". Bangkapos.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  10. ^ a b c Azka, Rinaldi Mohammad (14 March 2019). "Habiskan Rp648 M, Begini Detail Bandara Depati Amir Babel". Bisnis.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  11. ^ a b c Primadhyta, Safyra (11 January 2017). "Bandara Pangkalpinang Kini Punya Terminal Senilai Rp300 M" (in Indonesian). Pangkal Pinang: CNN Indonesia.
  12. ^ Arfa, Irwan. "Angkasa Pura II kembangkan Bandara Depati Amir berkapasitas 3,2 juta penumpang". antaranews.com (in Indonesian). ANTARA. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  13. ^ Azka, Rinaldi Mohammad (14 March 2019). "Bandara Depati Amir Ditargetkan Jadi Bandara Ultimate dalam 5 Tahun". Bisnis.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  14. ^ "Jokowi Resmikan Terminal Baru Bandara Depati Amir". detikfinance (in Indonesian). 14 March 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  15. ^ Dahnur, Heru; Ika, Aprillia (18 May 2018). "Pemprov Babel Undang Sriwijaya Air Bangun Bengkel Pesawat di Pangkal Pinang". Kompas (in Indonesian).
  16. ^ a b "Flight history for Lion Air flight JT143". Flightradar24. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
  17. ^ Jambiupdate.co. "Tanpa Transit, Lion Air Group Buka Rute Penerbangan Jambi-Batam". JAMBIUPDATE.CO (in Indonesian). Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  18. ^ Kanaka, Weka (3 September 2024). "Wow, Super Air Jet Buka 8 Rute Baru dari Semarang, Apa Aja? Simak!". detikTravel (in Indonesian). Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  19. ^ "Super Air Jet Buka Rute Baru Yogyakarta – Pangkal Pinang". travel.detik. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  20. ^ a b "Rute Baru Wings Air". agent.lionair. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  21. ^ "Statistik Angkatan Udara 2019" (PDF). DGCA. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  22. ^ Burhani, Ruslan (18 April 2008). "Pesawat Sriwijaya Tergelincir di Pangkalpinang". Antara News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 May 2025.
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