Sultan Thaha Airport
Sultan Thaha Airport, with IATA code DJB and ICAO code WIJJ, is situated in
Jambi City, within the Jambi province of Indonesia. It is located in the
Paalmerah suburb of Jambi. The airport operates a total of 73 weekly departures
for short-haul destinations and 42 medium-sized aircraft departures each week.
The airport derives its name from Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin, the final Sultan of
Jambi. During the colonial era, the airport was constructed by the Dutch and
Japanese under the name Paalmerah Airport. The name originated from the stone
pegs, known as "Paalmerah," which were used to delineate the airport boundaries
and were marked with red paint.
Sultan Thaha Airport holds the distinction of being the world's inaugural Zoo
Airport, closely integrated with Taman Rimba Zoo, located just 900 meters from
the new terminal. The airport's surroundings are adorned with animal-themed
features. However, the airport's development encroached upon part of the zoo's
land, resulting in a reduced area of 13 hectares. As per regulations set by the
Forestry Ministry, zoos should ideally span at least 15 hectares. Consequently,
Taman Rimba Zoo is now categorized as a "Taman Satwa" or Animal Park.
Terminal Facilities
The airport, named after Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin, the last Sultan of Jambi,
boasts modern amenities and is integrated with Taman Rimba Zoo, making it the
world's first Zoo Airport. The terminal features two jet bridges and can
accommodate up to 1.8 million passengers annually. Equipped with air bridges,
escalators, elevators, and a commercial area, the terminal ensures comfort and
convenience for passengers.
Covering an area of 35,000 square meters, the terminal is complemented by a
parking area spanning 26,500 square meters, with space for 436 cars and 415
motorcycles.
Managed by PT Angkasa Pura II.
Public Transportation
Taxi services are available outside the arrival hall, operating until the last
flight.
Parking Space
The airport provides parking space for 436 cars and 415 motorcycles.
Technical Specification
Sultan Thaha Airport sits at an elevation of 25 meters (82 feet) above sea
level. It features one runway designated 13/31, with an asphalt surface
measuring 2,400 meters (7,874 feet) in length.
Airlines and Destinations
Six airlines currently operate scheduled commercial flights from this airport,
with Jakarta and Batam being the most popular routes.
| Airlines | Destinations |
| Batik Air | Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta |
| Citilink | Jakarta–Halim Perdanakusuma, Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta |
| Garuda Indonesia | Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta |
| Lion Air | Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta, Batam |
| Susi Air | Dabo |
| Wings Air | Bandar Lampung, Bandung, Batam, Medan, Muara Bungo, Padang, Palembang, Pekanbaru |
Contact Information
Jl. Soekarno-Hatta No.1
Paal Merah, Jambi Sel.
Kota Jambi
Jambi 36139
Indonesia
Tel: +62 741 572344
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