The car modification event presented a different concept by holding an automotive exhibition directly at Husein Sastranegara Airport, Bandung City, Saturday (5/16/2026).

This event is said to be the first in Indonesia to be held inside an airport building.

About a hundred modified cars from various automotive communities were showcased at the event. Not only displaying a lineup of unique vehicles, visitors were also treated to an atmosphere resembling being at an airplane departure terminal.

Visitors will experience vibes like traveling by plane, but passing through rows of unique modified cars.

Founder of W3st Side, Zikri Zime, said the “West Side” concept was inspired by the western part of Indonesia or WIB time zone. According to him, the high enthusiasm of automotive enthusiasts in West Java was the reason this event received great attention from the public.

“The West Side event wants to highlight the western side of Indonesia. So it aims to focus on the WIB region,” said Zikri.

Meanwhile, Project Manager of W3st Side, Fahmi Damarjati, mentioned that the exhibition concept at the airport was deliberately chosen to provide a new experience for visitors. He claimed the concept had never existed before in Indonesia.

According to Fahmi, the preparation process for the event has been underway since March 2026. The committee also had to go through various licensing stages, from airport regulations, traffic, to area security.

“When this succeeds, it will become a story that there was once a car event inside an airport building,” said Fahmi.

Husein Sastranegara Airport

Husein Sastranegara Airport is a domestic airport located in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Originally built in the 1920s during the Dutch colonial era as a military airfield, it was later named after Husein Sastranegara, an Indonesian aviation pioneer. The airport serves as a key gateway for travelers to Bandung and the surrounding region, though it has been largely replaced by the larger Kertajati International Airport for major flights.

Bandung City

Bandung, the capital of West Java, Indonesia, is a vibrant city known for its colonial architecture, cool highland climate, and creative culture. Established in the early 19th century by the Dutch East Indies government, it became a key hub for tea plantations and later hosted the historic 1955 Asia-Africa Conference, which solidified its role in global diplomacy. Today, Bandung is celebrated as a center for education, fashion, and culinary tourism, blending its colonial past with modern urban life.

Indonesia

Indonesia is a vast archipelago nation in Southeast Asia, comprising over 17,000 islands with a rich history shaped by Hindu-Buddhist kingdoms, Islamic sultanates, and European colonization, particularly by the Dutch. It declared independence in 1945, following years of struggle, and today is known for its cultural diversity, with hundreds of ethnic groups and languages. Key cultural sites include the Borobudur and Prambanan temples, which reflect its ancient Buddhist and Hindu heritage.

West Java

West Java is a province in Indonesia known for its rich Sundanese culture and dramatic volcanic landscapes. Historically, it was part of the powerful Sunda Kingdom before being colonized by the Dutch, who developed the region as a key center for tea and coffee plantations. Today, it is famous for its natural beauty, including the highland city of Bandung and the ancient volcanic lake of Mount Tangkuban Perahu.

WIB time zone

The WIB time zone, or Western Indonesian Time (Waktu Indonesia Barat), is the time zone used in the western part of Indonesia, covering major islands like Sumatra, Java, and Kalimantan. It is UTC+7, aligning with Thailand and Vietnam, and was established following Indonesia’s independence to standardize time across the vast archipelago. Historically, this zone reflects the legacy of Dutch colonial administration, which first introduced uniform timekeeping for economic and administrative efficiency.

W3st Side Aksara

The “W3st Side Aksara” appears to be a typographical or stylized reference to a cultural or artistic space, possibly related to “West Side Aksara,” which may denote a library, bookstore, or cultural hub in Indonesia (as “aksara” means “script” or “literature” in Indonesian). However, without a specific known historical site by this exact name, it likely represents a modern creative venue or community space focused on literature and arts. If it refers to a specific location, further context would be needed to provide accurate historical details.