Analysis of the Number of Departures and Arrivals of Commercial Air Transport Passengers in Central Java in 2023-2024

Air transportation plays an important role in supporting community mobility and economic activities in Central Java. This study aims to analyze the number of departures and arrivals of commercial air transportation passengers in Central Java during the period 2023-2024. The data used includes the number of domestic and international passengers analyzed based on monthly trends, annual cumulative, and year-on-year (yoy) and month-to-month (m-to-m) changes. The results of the analysis show fluctuations in the number of passengers influenced by seasonal factors such as long holidays, Hajj departures, and community economic dynamics. In 2023, the trend of increasing passenger numbers was seen significantly from May to June, but decreased in September. Conversely, in 2024, there was a cumulative decrease until June of 11.46% for departures and 8.70% for arrivals compared to the same period in the previous year. Factors influencing this trend include people's purchasing power, economic policies, and post-pandemic recovery. This study is expected to contribute to the strategic planning of the air transportation sector, especially in Central Java, to support sustainable economic and tourism growth.