Perdanakusuma

Perdanakusuma refers to Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base, a military airbase of the Indonesian Air Force located in East Jakarta, Indonesia. The base is named in honor of Halim Perdanakusuma, an Indonesian national hero and pilot who died in 1947 during the struggle for independence. Established in the mid-20th century, the facility has long served as a base for air force operations, including transport and training units, and it hosts a number of air force squadrons.

Adjacent to the military base is Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport, the civilian airport that shares the site and handles domestic passenger traffic as well as government and charter flights. In recent years, international air traffic for Jakarta has largely operated from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, while Halim Perdanakusuma serves as a secondary airport for the capital and remains accessible for domestic and official traffic. The airport and base are operated under the coordination of the Indonesian Air Force with civilian aviation authorities.

The Perdanakusuma complex is notable for its dual military and civilian roles, contributing to the defense needs of the capital while providing an aviation node for domestic travel and government transport. The name Perdanakusuma is closely associated with the hero Halim Perdanakusuma and the broader military and aviation heritage of Jakarta.