West Java to transfer Kertajati Airport stake to central government for Bandung

BANDUNG, Jan 16 — The West Java administration plans to transfer its stake in Kertajati International Airport to the central government in exchange for a share in Husein Sastranegara Airport, aiming to revamp airport operations in the province.

The deal involves West Java giving up its ownership in Kertajati Airport, located in Majalengka, to gain a stake in the Bandung-based Husein Sastranegara Airport.

This move is part of broader efforts to optimize airport management and improve regional connectivity in West Java.

Officials have not disclosed the specific percentage of stakes involved or the financial terms of the exchange.

The central government will assume control of Kertajati Airport, which opened in 2018 and serves as a major hub in West Java.

Husein Sastranegara Airport, established earlier, handles domestic and limited international flights in Bandung.

West Java's administration cited operational efficiency and strategic alignment as key reasons for the stake swap.

The transfer is expected to be finalized after regulatory approvals and negotiations between the provincial and central governments.

This restructuring could impact airport services and development plans in both Majalengka and Bandung regions.

Further details on implementation timelines and stakeholder impacts will be announced in the coming weeks.