Airport
Jenderal Besar Soedirman Airport (PWL)
Jenderal Besar Soedirman Airport serves Purbalingga and the surrounding districts of Central Java, including Purwokerto, Banjarnegara and Banyumas. Compare transfer options to Purbalingga town centre and nearby areas to plan an easy onward journey.
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About Jenderal Besar Soedirman Airport
Jenderal Besar Soedirman Airport is a domestic airport serving Purbalingga Regency in Central Java, Indonesia. Originally known as Wirasaba Airfield, it was redeveloped as a commercial airport and opened for scheduled operations in 2021, with management by PT Angkasa Pura II.
Located approximately 11 km south of the Purbalingga town centre in Bukateja, the airport connects the area with Jakarta and Surabaya through scheduled domestic flights. It serves Purbalingga and nearby districts including Banjarnegara, Banyumas, Cilacap and Kebumen, as well as the city of Purwokerto.
The airport has a 1,600-metre runway and a single passenger terminal designed for regional travel. Road access connects the airport to Purbalingga and surrounding towns, with taxis, private transfers and other local transport options available for onward journeys.
As a growing regional gateway, the airport offers essential passenger facilities and supports both leisure and business travel across the southwestern part of Central Java.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Jenderal Besar Soedirman Airport operates passenger services through a single passenger terminal, with a separate cargo facility. The compact terminal handles domestic flights, including scheduled services operated by Citilink and Wings Air.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Jenderal Besar Soedirman Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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