Minangkabau International Airport

Bandar Udara Internasional Minangkabau
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerGovernment of Indonesia
OperatorInJourney Airports
ServesPadang
LocationPadang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Opened
  • Operational:
    22 August 2005; 19 years ago (2005-08-22)
  • Official:
    25 August 2005; 19 years ago (2005-08-25)
Time zoneWIB (UTC+07:00)
Elevation AMSL18 ft / 5 m
Coordinates00°47′12″S 100°16′50″E / 0.78667°S 100.28056°E / -0.78667; 100.28056
Websitewww.minangkabau-airport.co.id
Maps
Sumatra region in Indonesia
Sumatra region in Indonesia
PDG/WIEE is located in Sumatra
PDG/WIEE
PDG/WIEE
Location of airport in West Sumatra / Indonesia
PDG/WIEE is located in Indonesia
PDG/WIEE
PDG/WIEE
PDG/WIEE (Indonesia)
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
15/33 3,000 9,843 Asphalt
Statistics (2023)
Passengers2,400,435 (Increase 27.1%)
Cargo (tonnes)8,376 (Decrease 0.7%)
Aircraft movements17,944 (Increase 24.3%)
Source: DGCA[1][2]

Minangkabau International Airport (IATA: PDG, ICAO: WIEE) is an airport serving the province of West Sumatra on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. It is located at Ketaping, Padang Pariaman Regency which is about 23 km north-west of Padang city center. The airport commenced operations in July 2005 and took over the role previously held by Tabing Airport in Padang, which now serves exclusively as a military airbase for the Indonesian Air Force. The former airport could not be expanded due to limited land availability and had become increasingly congested as passenger numbers grew, leading to the decision to construct a new facility. The airport is named after the Minangkabau ethnic group, the indigenous population of the region. It functions as the main gateway to Padang and West Sumatra, with domestic connections to major cities in western Indonesia such as Jakarta, Pekanbaru, and Medan, as well as international flights to Malaysia and Singapore.

History

Construction of the airport began in 2001 to replace Tabing Airport, which had been in operation for 34 years but could no longer meet modern flight safety standards due to limited space for expansion and its close proximity to the city center. The project was funded through a soft loan of approximately 9.4 billion yen from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), supplemented by around Rp 97.6 billion from the Indonesian state budget, accounting for 10% of the total cost. The construction was undertaken by a Japanese joint venture between Shimizu and Marubeni, in collaboration with Indonesia's Adhi Karya. The airport was completed and officially inaugurated in 2005.[3] The airport is capable of accommodating wide-body aircraft such as the Airbus A330, Boeing 747-400, and Boeing 777. After the opening of Minangkabau International Airport, Tabing Airport was permanently closed to commercial passenger services. It was subsequently taken over by the Indonesian Air Force and is now known as Sutan Sjahrir Air Force Base, classified as a Type B airbase.

A major expansion of the airport was completed in 2017, carried out in two phases. The project included enlarging the terminal to 49,124 square meters, enabling the airport to accommodate up to 5.9 million passengers annually.[3] The number of check-in counters was increased to 32, and the baggage handling system was upgraded with five conveyor belts. Additionally, the runway was extended from 2,750 meters to 3,000 meters, with a width of 45 meters, to support operations of larger aircraft.[3] The number of taxiways was also increased to eight, with the goal of improving airside traffic flow, enhancing on-time performance, and accommodating a higher volume of flight operations.[3]

The airport sustained damage during the 2009 Sumatra earthquakes, including the destruction of a section of its roof (approximately 100 meters long), with parts of the ceiling in the boarding area also collapsing.[4] Additionally, a portion of the airport's electrical network was severed. The airport was temporarily closed for safety reasons but reopened on October 1.[5]

Terminal and facilities

There is one terminal building for both international flights and domestic flights. The airport has 32 check-in counters, five baggage conveyors, and nine ticket sales counters.[6] The architecture of airport terminal adopting bagonjong (spired roof), Minangkabau vernacular architecture commonly found in rumah gadang traditional house.

The runway is compatible with Boeing 747 and Airbus A340 planes.[7] There is an ample parking space and a range of retail stores selling various goods (especially local products).

The airport is designed to serve only 2.87 million passengers per year, but it served 4.13 million passengers in 2018. A major expansion was completed in 2017, allowing the terminal to accommodate up to 5.9 million passengers annually.[3]

Airlines and destinations

Passenger

AirlinesDestinations
AirAsia Kuala Lumpur–International
Batik Air Jakarta–Halim Perdanakusuma,[8] Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta,[9]
Citilink Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta
Garuda Indonesia Jakarta–Halim Perdanakusuma,[10][11] Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta
Lion Air Batam
Pelita Air Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta[12]
Scoot Singapore[13]
Super Air Jet Batam, Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta, Kuala Lumpur–International,[14] Medan, Yogyakarta–International[15]
Susi Air Batu Islands, Mukomuko, Pekanbaru,[1] Sipora
Wings Air Bengkulu,[16] Jambi,[17] Pekanbaru,[17] Sipora[17]

Cargo

AirlinesDestinations
Cardig Air Jakarta–Halim Perdanakusuma

Traffic and statistics

Traffic

Garuda Indonesia Boeing 737-300 parked at Minangkabau International Airport
Annual passenger numbers and aircraft statistics
Year
Passengers
handled
Passenger
% change
Cargo
(tonnes)
Cargo
% change
Aircraft
movements
Aircraft
% change
2010 1,793,849 Steady 13,474 Steady 16,660 Steady
2011 1,632,373 Decrease 9.0 14,989 Increase 11.2 14,717 Decrease 11.7
2012 2,643,719 Increase 62.0 10,128 Decrease 32.4 16,474 Increase 11.9
2013 2,789,597 Increase 5.5 11,359 Increase 12.2 18,675 Increase 13.4
2014 2,791,412 Increase 0.1 11,568 Increase 1.8 18,620 Decrease 0.3
2015 3,169,122 Increase 13.6 9,518 Decrease 17.7 21,764 Increase 16.8
2016 3,600,150 Increase 13.6 15,350 Increase 61.3 25,634 Increase 17.7
2017 3,925,343 Increase 9.0 16,571 Increase 8.0 27,421 Increase 7.0
2018 4,139,601 Increase 5.5 18,835 Increase 13.7 29,990 Increase 9.4
2019 3,073,521 Decrease 25.8 13,919 Decrease 26.1 24,111 Decrease 19.6
2020 1,271,716 Decrease 58.6 11,187 Decrease 19.6 12,286 Decrease 49.0
2021 1,074,314 Decrease 15.6 10,051 Decrease 10.2 10.307 Decrease 16.2
2022 1,887,489 Increase 75.6 8,432 Decrease 16.2 14,446 Increase 40.1
2023 2,400,435 Increase 27.1 8,376 Decrease 0.7 17,944 Increase 24.3
Source: DGCA, BPS[2][18]

Statistics

Ground transportation

The airport can be reached by bus service, taxi, and airport train service.

Buses

Service Destination Fare
Shuttle airport bus
Tranex Mandiri Lubuk Begalung, Padang IDR 18,000
Damri Pasar Raya, Padang IDR 22,000

Taxi

Passengers are encouraged to use metered taxi to avoid scams. Taxis are available anytime at the taxi parking area. They are usually available from 07:00 AM to 22:30 PM.[19]

Train

Main article: Minangkabau Airport Rail Link

A 3.9 km railway connecting the nearby Duku Station to the newly built Minangkabau International Airport Station was inaugurated by President Joko Widodo on 21 May 2018. From Duku Station, the railway continues to Padang Station. It is the third airport rail link in Indonesia after Kualanamu Airport Rail Link and Soekarno–Hatta Airport Rail Link.

Accidents and incidents

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Bandar Udara Minangkabau" (in Indonesian). Ministry of Transportation. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Statistik Angkatan Udara 2023" (PDF). DGCA. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Sejarah Bandara Minangkabau yang Kini Dikhawatirkan Turun Kelas dari Status Internasional dan Bikin Rugi Sumbar". VOI - Waktunya Merevolusi Pemberitaan (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  4. ^ "Gulfnews: Indonesia's Padang airport closed due to quake". Archived from the original on 4 October 2009. Retrieved 2 October 2009.
  5. ^ "ANTARA News: Padang Airport reopened for commercial flights". Archived from the original on 5 October 2009. Retrieved 2 October 2009.
  6. ^ PT Angkasapura II – Minangkabau Airport Facilities
  7. ^ Minangkabau Airport Archived 23 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ "BATIK AIR INDONESIA NEW ROUTE".
  9. ^ "Rute Baru Batik Air Indonesia". agent.lionair. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  10. ^ "Garuda Indonesia Terbang dari Bandara Halim Perdanakusuma Mulai 1 November 2024 Rute Medan, Surabaya dan Padang". jawapos.com. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  11. ^ "Garuda Indonesia Akan Kembali Mengoperasikan Penerbangan Dari Bandara Halim Perdanakusuma (HLP)". pinterpoin. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  12. ^ "Pelita Air Buka Rute Penerbangan Jakarta - Padang". startnews. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  13. ^ Mujibah, Fatimah (11 November 2024). "Scoot launches direct flights to Padang, Phu Quoc and Shantou". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 11 November 2024. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
  14. ^ "Super Air Jet Terbang dari Padang ke Kuala Lumpur per 5 Oktober 2023". Kompas (in Indonesian). 9 September 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
  15. ^ "Super Air Jet Buka Rute Baru Padang-Yogyakarta". langgam. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  16. ^ "Wings Air Buka Rute Bengkulu ke Mukomuko, Bandar Lampung, dan Padang". 10 March 2025. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
  17. ^ a b c "Wings Air Buka 4 Rute Baru saat Lebaran 2025, Termasuk Padang ke Mentawai". 7 March 2025. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
  18. ^ "Statistik Angkatan Udara 2019" (PDF). DGCA. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  19. ^ "Passenger Guides". Minangkabau International Airport. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
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