Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport

Jakarta located in the Java Island is the capital of Indonesia. The distinctive aura of the place with its cultural aspect has attracted the attention of a lot of travelers. Moreover the varied flora and fauna has caught the interest of environmentalists. With over more than 300 ethnic groups residing in the city, it is known for its multi cultural aspects. The city being the cultural and commercial hub of Indonesia is visited by tourists and corporate clients alike. The best way for foreign tourists to reach the city is by flights. There are both international and domestic flights to the city. The main international airport in the area is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Before the construction of this airport the major airport in the area was the Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport.

The Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport used to cater to international airliners till 1985. Now the airport provides a base to general aviation companies and charters. You will also find a handful of turbo tops in the area. Significantly it is also a major base for the Indonesian Air Force.

Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport was known differently at different points of time. For instance in the 1960’s it was called Halim Perdana Kusumah Air Force Base' and even before that it was known as Tjililitan Airport.

Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport is no more open to the commoners and commuters. However it is still used for governmental purposes. Charters of delegates and officials land here.

Flights to Jakarta
	Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport	Pondok Cabe Airport

Some of the international airliners that ply in Soekarno-Hatta International Airport are: Distances of Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport from other International Airports in the area are:

Kamayoran International airport of Jakarta: 8 miles
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport: 19 miles
Hussein Sastranegara Airport in Bandung: 64 miles
Branti in Bandar Lampung,: 137 miles

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