Airport Codes
Total 1 airports of SOC
Adisumarmo International Airport (IATA: SOC, ICAO:WARQ) is located in the the city of Solo City, Indonesia. It is the primary international airport serving Solo City and its surrounding metropolitan area.
Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC)
Adisumarmo International Airport serves Solo City, also known as Surakarta, in Central Java, Indonesia. It is a regional international airport with a primarily passenger-oriented operating profile rather than a dedicated global cargo hub. For international freight forwarders, the airport can support time-sensitive regional consignments when suitable capacity and handling arrangements are confirmed in advance. Our service team evaluates the origin-destination pair, available uplift, customs requirements and final delivery point before recommending direct uplift or a Jakarta- or Surabaya-linked alternative.
| IATA / ICAO | SOC / WARQ |
|---|---|
| Location | Surakarta (Solo), Indonesia; Solo City |
| Coordinates | 7°30′57.9″S, 110°45′24.8″E approximately, based on the supplied airport data |
| Local time | UTC+07:00 |
| Logistics classification | Regional international airport with passenger and limited air-cargo handling potential |
What Forwarders Should Assess First
- Regional rather than hub-scale capacity: cargo acceptance, aircraft type, operating days and available space should be confirmed shipment by shipment.
- Central Java catchment: the airport is relevant to Solo and surrounding manufacturing, textile, food and distribution markets, subject to inland collection conditions.
- Connection planning matters: international shipments may require a confirmed transfer through a larger Indonesian gateway when a suitable direct uplift is unavailable.
- Special cargo requires advance approval: dangerous goods, temperature-sensitive goods, live animals and oversized pieces should not be tendered before written acceptance.
- Customs alignment is essential: shipper, consignee, HS classification, invoice values and import or export permits must match the cargo presentation.
Handling Scope for Air Freight
Our service team treats Adisumarmo International Airport as a capacity- and acceptance-controlled regional gateway. Facility access, cut-off times, storage conditions and customs availability can vary by handling agent, flight operation and commodity.
General cargo acceptance
Suitable general cargo may be arranged through the appointed ground or cargo handling channel after booking confirmation. Piece dimensions, gross weight, packaging and shipment readiness must be supplied in advance.
Export and import handling
Our team coordinates document handover, cargo tendering and release arrangements with the relevant airline, handler, customs broker and consignee. The exact workflow depends on the selected routing.
Temperature-sensitive cargo
Cold-chain or passive-temperature shipments require prior confirmation of acceptance, storage exposure, packaging validation and transfer protection. A dedicated temperature-controlled facility should not be assumed.
Dangerous goods and restricted cargo
Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, chemicals, magnetized materials, perishables and other restricted commodities require airline and handler approval before delivery to the airport.
Customs-controlled movements
Export or import clearance is arranged according to Indonesian customs requirements and the shipment route. Bonded storage, inspection access and release timing must be confirmed for each movement.
Road feeder and final delivery
For cargo routed through another Indonesian gateway, our team can assess road feeder, inter-airport transfer and final-mile delivery options based on security, transit and customs constraints.
Routing Logic and Schedule Control
- Potential routings may include regional passenger-aircraft belly capacity, ad hoc cargo capacity or a connection through a larger Indonesian gateway. The operating airline, flight number and available space must be confirmed before quotation.
- For international cargo, a gateway connection may involve airport-to-airport transfer, customs coordination and re-documentation controls. Our team selects the routing according to destination, commodity and required delivery date.
- Transit time is affected by uplift availability, connection windows, customs inspection, trucking distance, weekends and public holidays in Indonesia and the destination country. We provide an indicative plan only after checking the live schedule.
- Shipments with a firm delivery deadline should be booked with contingency time; same-day or next-flight performance cannot be presumed for a regional airport.
Regional Cargo Profile
- Solo and Central Java: the airport supports logistics planning for Surakarta and nearby industrial, commercial and consumer markets, with road accessibility and final delivery distance assessed case by case.
- Textiles and garments: apparel, fabrics, samples and production accessories may require reliable document matching, carton control and delivery-date management.
- Manufacturing and electronics: components, spare parts and urgent maintenance items are commonly evaluated for air transport, subject to battery, magnetized-material and technical-document requirements.
- Food and agricultural products: perishables require packaging, phytosanitary or health documentation where applicable, and confirmation of acceptance, storage and inspection arrangements.
- E-commerce and samples: small parcels can be routed through express or consolidated solutions, but customs data, consignee identification and item-level descriptions must remain accurate.
Airport-Specific Operating Controls
- Booking and cut-off: the applicable cargo cut-off is determined by the airline and handling agent, not by the airport code alone. Our team obtains the live tender deadline and allows time for weighing, security screening and document review.
- Export documents: commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, exporter and consignee details, permits and customs declarations must be consistent. Commodity descriptions such as “parts” or “samples” are insufficient when a detailed description is required.
- Dangerous goods: the shipper must provide the correct IATA Dangerous Goods Declaration where applicable, UN identification, packing information and battery details. Acceptance remains subject to airline and handler approval.
- Inspection and release: customs examination, security screening, missing permits or data discrepancies can delay uplift or delivery. Importers should prepare local clearance authority, tax and release arrangements before arrival.
Practical Recommendations from Our Service Team
- Send the complete routing request early, including origin, destination, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, ready date, Incoterms and delivery deadline. This allows us to compare direct uplift with gateway alternatives.
- Use strong, stackable export packaging and apply piece marks, consignee details and handling labels consistently with the air waybill. Oversized, fragile or non-stackable pieces require pre-approval.
- For lithium batteries, chemicals, perishables, pharmaceuticals, food or animal products, provide the relevant technical and regulatory documents before booking rather than at airport tender.
- Keep a contingency plan for road transfer or a larger Indonesian gateway when capacity is constrained, a flight is changed or the shipment requires a service not available on the selected operation.
Adisumarmo International Airport Air Freight FAQ
International handling may be arranged when the selected airline, handling agent and customs process accept the shipment. Our team checks the current operating plan and will propose a gateway connection if direct acceptance is unsuitable.
Possibly, but acceptance is not automatic. The commodity classification, packing, labels, declaration, battery information and airline approval must be reviewed before cargo delivery.
No. A temperature-controlled service must be confirmed for the specific flight and handling chain. Our team reviews packaging, allowable exposure time, transfer points and contingency arrangements before booking.
The required lead time depends on the airline, commodity, screening requirement and customs status. We provide the applicable cut-off after booking confirmation and normally recommend additional time for document checks and possible inspection.
Our service team compares a confirmed connection through a larger Indonesian gateway, road feeder movement or another nearby airport. The choice depends on customs control, cargo type, total transit time and final delivery address.
Reference Scope and Verification Boundary
Airport identifiers, airport name, city, coordinates and time zone in this module are based on the supplied airport master data for Adisumarmo International Airport, IATA SOC and ICAO WARQ. Operational items that can change, including airline acceptance, cargo cut-off, handling availability, customs inspection arrangements and routing, must be reconfirmed before each shipment.
For regulatory and authority-level verification, our team refers to the relevant Indonesian aviation and customs authorities and international air-transport standards, including dephub.go.id, beacukai.go.id and iata.org. These references support compliance checks; they do not replace live confirmation from the operating airline, ground handler, customs broker or consignee.