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Hang Nadim International Airport

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Hang Nadim International Airport

Bandar Udara Internasional Hang Nadim
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerGovernment of Indonesia
Operator
ServesBatam
LocationBatam, Riau Islands, Indonesia
Hub for
Time zoneWIB (UTC+07:00)
Elevation AMSL38 m / 126 ft
Coordinates01°07′15″N 104°07′07″E / 1.12083°N 104.11861°E / 1.12083; 104.11861
Websitewww.bthairport.com
Map
BTH/WIDD is located in Riau Islands
BTH/WIDD
BTH/WIDD
Location in Riau Islands
BTH/WIDD is located in Sumatra
BTH/WIDD
BTH/WIDD
Location in Sumatra
BTH/WIDD is located in Indonesia
BTH/WIDD
BTH/WIDD
Location in Indonesia
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
04/22 4,028 13,218 Asphalt
Statistics (2023)
Passengers3,965,107 (Increase 8.6%)
Cargo (tonnes)30,004 (Decrease 0.4%)
Aircraft movements29,543 (Increase 7.6%)
Source: DGCA[1][2]

Hang Nadim International Airport (IATA: BTH, ICAO: WIDD) is an international airport located in Batam, Riau Islands, Indonesia. It is named after Laksamana Hang Nadim Pahlawan Kechik, a legendary Malay warrior from the region. The airport is the primary method of transport to and from Batam, alongside ferries to neighboring islands, including the sovereign city-state of Singapore in the north.

The airport has the largest runway in Indonesia and the second-longest in Southeast Asia. This stems from its original development to handle diversions of aircraft from Singapore Changi Airport located approximately 30 kilometres (19 miles) away in the case of emergencies or inclement weather, and as such has sufficient facilities for wide-body aircraft including the Boeing 747s, Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s.[3][4][5][6] The airport stretches over 1,800 hectares (4,400 acres), of which only 40% is normally used.

By the end of May 2014, it was the sixth airport in Indonesia to operate 24 hours a day. The move was the result of many airlines making the airport a hub for their operations.[7] Lion Air has developed a base at the airport as Soekarno–Hatta International Airport is severely congested. The airport also has an aircraft maintenance facility which is gradually transforming into a hub for aircraft maintenance.

History

Construction of an airport in Batam was first initiated in the early 1970s as part of Phase I of Batam’s development by Pertamina. Initially, the airport was planned to be constructed near Tanjung Uncang, on the western side of Batam.[8] This location was selected not only for its favorable topography but also due to the presence of nearby waters that were already busy with local ports, making it suitable for the unloading of construction materials. However, the project was ultimately halted. Upon learning about the proposed construction of a new airport in Batam, the Singaporean authorities raised strong objections. They argued that the operation of the new airport could result in airspace conflicts with their own airport operations in the Paya Lebar area—particularly during takeoff and landing procedures. If the project were to proceed, they warned, they would be unable to grant permission for the use of surrounding airspace.[8] At the time, airspace over the entire Riau Archipelago was still managed by Singapore, in accordance with a decision by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The Flight Information Region (FIR) covering the Riau Islands was administered by Singapore based on an ICAO convention held in Dublin, Ireland, in March 1946. The process of surveying and determining the site for an airport in Batam was later resumed with the involvement of a Singaporean consultant, Robin Ednasa, during the period when Batam was administered by the Batam Authority, around 1976. This led to the selection of a location in the Batu Besar area. The same corporate group, Robin Shipyard, had previously been involved in the construction of the Batu Ampar seaport in the early 1970s, during the time Batam was managed by Pertamina.[8]

The decision to name the airport in Batam after Hang Nadim was made under the directive of B.J. Habibie, who was then the head of the Batam Authority. He emphasized that the name should reflect the local wisdom of the Malay community in the Riau Islands, yet it should not be drawn from figures or names that were already widely used. The selection of Hang Nadim sparked some questions at the time. According to local folklore familiar to Batam residents, Hang Nadim was a young boy who famously assisted the Kingdom of Singapura in the legend "Singapore Attacked by Swordfish," which is part of the Malay Annals.[8]

The airport officially began operations two years later, around 1978, initially serving special and chartered flights to and from Batam Island. At the outset, the airport featured a runway that was just 850 meters long, limiting it to aircraft such as Twin Otters, Skyvans, and helicopters. The terminal building of the early Hang Nadim Airport was constructed in a simple, semi-permanent manner, with the upper walls made of plywood. Similarly, the airport's control tower was built with basic materials, reflecting the modest infrastructure of the time.[8]

In Phase II of its development, the runway at Hang Nadim Airport was extended to 2,500 x 45 meters. At the same time, the terminal building was relocated approximately 500 meters from its original site and expanded to accommodate growing traffic. Following the runway extension, B.J. Habibie, then Chairman of the Batam Authority, held discussions with Wiweko Soepono, the President Director of Garuda Indonesia, to facilitate regular flights to and from Batam. Initially, Garuda Indonesia operated just one flight per week, but by 1984, the airline had increased its frequency to daily flights.[8] While continuing to operate Terminal B, the Batam Authority began work on Phase II of Hang Nadim Airport's development. The runway was further extended to 3,600 x 45 meters, a move made in anticipation of Hang Nadim becoming an international hub. By 1988, the extended runway had enabled Hang Nadim Airport to serve commercial flights to several major domestic cities, including Jakarta, Pekanbaru, Medan, and Palembang. Domestic airlines such as Garuda Indonesia, Sempati Air, and Merpati Nusantara Airlines operated at the airport, alongside an international cargo charter flight by Sabang Merauke Raya Air Charter (SMAC), which connected to Paya Lebar Airport in Singapore.[8]

Phase III of the airport development began in 1989 and was completed in 1995. During this phase, the construction of the new terminal commenced, alongside finishing work such as detailed design and supervision, civil works, and the installation of aeronautical equipment, including ground support systems.[8] Additionally, the full distribution system was completed, along with a 400-meter extension to the runway. Other ongoing tasks included finalizing the airport's electrical and mechanical systems, security infrastructure, landscaping, and furniture. Upon the completion of the development, the airport was upgraded to international status in 1995. During the inauguration on December 11, 1995, Habibie highlighted that supporting facilities, including an aircraft maintenance center, would be developed in the coming years. This expansion is part of the broader vision to transform Hang Nadim Airport into an 'aerocity.'[8]

Facilities and development

Hang Nadim Airport has a runway measuring 4,025 x 45 meters, with a PCN rating of 85. The airport is also equipped with 6 gates and 10 airbridges. The apron area spans 690 m x 140 m and 225 m x 49 m, capable of accommodating 8 wide-body aircraft and 5 medium-sized aircraft, or 16 narrow-body aircraft and 5 medium-sized aircraft.[9] On the ground side, Hang Nadim Airport features a passenger terminal covering 30,000 m², a cargo terminal of 1,685 m², and a public garden area of 236,624 m².The airport has a passenger capacity of approximately 5 million annually. During peak operational hours, the passenger flow can reach up to 1,400 passengers per day.[9]

BP Batam, the airport operator, plans to expand and improve infrastructure with a massive project costing US$448 million.[10] The new terminal will be the second terminal of the airport. The existing terminal will be expanded from a capacity of 4 million passengers per year to 8 million passengers per year, with 6 jetbridges. The new terminal will also able to hold up to 8 million passengers (first phase) per year, with 8 jetbridges. In total, the terminals will have a capacity of 16 million passengers per year and 14 jetbridges. Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, and Incheon International Airport will also help BP Batam, the airport owner and operator, in developing the new terminal.

The planned Aerocity will cover an area of 1,763 hectares, with the airport, logistics, central business district (CBD) and the aviation industry being integrated under one business concept. The development plan for the airport includes designs for various facilities such as golf courses, hotels, retail facilities, recreation centers, a convention center, offices for e-commerce and telecommunications, logistics and a monorail; it is designed to turn Batam into a business travel destination and Aeropolis.[11]

In March 2021, a PPP for the expansion of the airport was awarded to a consortium of Angkasa Pura I, Incheon International Airport Corporation and state-owned construction company PT Wijaya Karya.[12] The 25 year concession includes the improvement of passenger and cargo terminal facilities.[13]

Aircraft maintenance

Recently the airport has become an important hub for the aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry. In the long term, Hang Nadim Airport is planned to be developed into an Aeropolis covering an area of 1,800 hectares. Lion Air's subsidiary Batam Aero Technic (BAT) has invested in Hang Nadim by building MRO facilities. BAT plans to expand the existing hangar to 28 hectares to accommodate as many as 250 aircraft.[14]

Garuda Indonesia's aircraft maintenance unit, GMF AeroAsia, Lion Air Group and Batam Aero Technic announced a joint venture to build an MRO facility in Batam to compete with neighboring Singapore.[15]

Airlines and destinations

Passenger

AirlinesDestinations
Batik Air Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta
Batik Air Malaysia Kuala Lumpur–International[16]
Citilink Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta, Medan, Palembang, Pekanbaru, Silangit, Surabaya
Charter: Kunming[17]
Garuda Indonesia Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta
Jeju Air Seoul–Incheon[18]
Lion Air Balikpapan,[19] Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta, Medan, Padang, Palembang, Pekanbaru, Pontianak,[20] Surabaya
NAM Air Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta, Natuna
Saudia Seasonal: Jeddah
Super Air Jet Bandar Lampung,[21] Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta, Jambi,[22] Padang, Pangkal Pinang,[22] Pekanbaru, Semarang, Silangit,[23][24] Yogyakarta–International
Susi Air Dabo, Pasir Pengaraian, Rengat[1]
Wings Air Letung, Natuna

Cargo

AirlinesDestinations
Asialink Cargo Express Pekanbaru, Singapore
Republic Express Cargo Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta, Pekanbaru

Traffic and statistics

Traffic

Annual passenger numbers and aircraft statistics
Year
Passengers
handled
Passenger
% change
Cargo
(tonnes)
Cargo
% change
Aircraft
movements
Aircraft
% change
2006 2,617,000 Steady 22,574 Steady 28,765 Steady
2007 2,835,000 Increase 8.3 27,061 Increase 19.9 29,600 Increase 2.9
2008 2,682,000 Decrease 5.4 28,421 Increase 5.0 27,641 Decrease 6.6
2009 2,910,000 Increase 8.5 25,284 Decrease 11.0 26,850 Decrease 2.9
2010 3,332,000 Increase 14.5 28,754 Increase 13.7 27,588 Increase 2.7
2011 3,385,000 Increase 1.6 30,131 Increase 4.8 28,595 Increase 3.7
2012 3,762,000 Increase 11.1 35,529 Increase 17.9 31,657 Increase 10.7
2013 4,212,000 Increase 12.0 35,433 Decrease 0.3 35,770 Increase 13.0
2014 4,772,000 Increase 13.3 24,064 Decrease 32.1 39,797 Increase 11.3
2015 5,009,785 Increase 5.0 37,335 Increase 55.1 40,424 Increase 1.6
2016 6,135,671 Increase 22.5 43,170 Increase 15.6 42,787 Increase 5.8
2017 6,326,783 Increase 3.1 48,324 Increase 11.9 44,762 Increase 4.6
2018 5,625,846 Decrease 11.1 56,891 Increase 17.7 42,008 Decrease 6.2
2019 4,535,185 Decrease 19.4 44,552 Decrease 21.7 36,018 Decrease 14.3
2020 2,684,391 Decrease 40.8 29,673 Decrease 33.4 24,018 Decrease 33.3
2021 2,233,071 Decrease 16.8 30,361 Increase 2.3 20,436 Decrease 14.9
2022 3,652,466 Increase 63.6 30,117 Decrease 0.8 27,452 Increase 34.3
2023 3,965,107 Increase 8.6 30,004 Decrease 0.4 29,543 Increase 7.6
Source: DGCA, BP Batam[2][25][26]

Statistics

Incidents and accidents

  • On August 9, 2017, the Head of Batam Airport Hang Nadim Suwarso confirmed that a large hole measuring 12 meters by 5 meters by 2 meters deep on a taxiway had caused the surface of the asphalt layer to collapse.[27][28][29][30] This was the second reported accident of soil collapse at the airport.
  • On May 5, 2010, a 12 m diameter hole was created when the surface collapsed beside a runway. Airport authorities blamed the incident on corroded steel structures supporting the drainage culverts.[31]
  • Hang Nadim apron
    Hang Nadim apron
  • Departures & Check-in Hall
    Departures & Check-in Hall
  • Road entrance to Hang Nadim Airport
    Road entrance to Hang Nadim Airport
  • Model showing the Detailed Engineering Design (DED) of Terminal 1 (brown roof) and Terminal 2 (blue roof)
    Model showing the Detailed Engineering Design (DED) of Terminal 1 (brown roof) and Terminal 2 (blue roof)
  • Hang Nadim International Airport in late 2013
    Hang Nadim International Airport in late 2013
  • Hang Nadim Airport terminal entrance
    Hang Nadim Airport terminal entrance
  • Hang Nadim Airport terminal interior
    Hang Nadim Airport terminal interior

References

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