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Empty Kertajati airport burdens West Java with Rp 100 billion yearly

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West Java International Airport (BIJB) Kertajati in Majalengka burdens the province's finances with up to Rp 100 billion annually due to minimal flight activity. Governor Dedi Mulyadi criticizes the unproductive funding, while locals use the quiet airport for recreation. The West Java DPRD Commission V highlights potential fatigue for hajj pilgrims from long land journeys.