Traduttore
Gateway to Aceh's western Nagan Raya coast.
Location
Kuala Pesisir, Indonesia
Cut Nyak Dhien Airport is a domestic airport serving Kuala Pesisir, the capital of Nagan Raya Regency in Aceh Province, Indonesia. It is named after Cut Nyak Dhien, a celebrated Indonesian national heroine from Aceh who fought against Dutch colonial rule.
The airport serves as a regional air link for the western coastal area of Aceh, connecting the relatively remote Nagan Raya district to other parts of Indonesia. It handles limited passenger traffic primarily on domestic routes operated by smaller regional carriers.
The facility is modest in scale, reflecting the limited air traffic demand of the surrounding region. It plays an important role in providing connectivity to an area where road infrastructure can be challenging.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling domestic passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Kuala Pesisir and the broader Nagan Raya area is primarily available via road taxi and informal local transport.
Airlines here
Wings Air has operated services at the airport, providing connections to regional Indonesian destinations.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Cut Nyak Dhien, a prominent Acehnese heroine and Indonesian national hero.
- ›Serves Nagan Raya Regency in Aceh Province on the western coast of Sumatra.
- ›IATA code MEQ and ICAO code WITC identify the airport in international systems.
- ›Handles only domestic routes due to its regional and limited-capacity nature.
- ›The airport supports connectivity in a region where overland travel can be difficult.
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