Kertajati Airport Potential for West Java Tourism

Abstract

The purpose of this research paper is to find out the potential of West Java International Airport (BIJB) Kertajati. The concept of Aerocity will be a magnet to increase and promote tourism and the economy of West Java, especially in the North eastern part. We shall welcome the efforts to have benefit Of the growth and the opportunities in the attractiveness of the sector and the need to involve all elements of the policy makers, in particular local authorities In the area of BIJB Kertajati. Aerotropolis area development in the region of Kertajati Airport functions as the economic center and one of the factors for the development of tourism in West Java. The first phase of commercial flights routes in this airport has an economic impact to the surrounding community. Moreover, if the activity of the airport already creates economies of scale, it will provide a greater positive impact for the region of West Java, especially in the field of tourism. Kertajati Aerocity will become an area that will be able to bring in the movement of passengers from various regions in Indonesia, and even from abroad. Â