Haji Muhammad Sidik Airport
Muara Teweh, Indonesia
Haji Muhammad Sidik Airport
Gateway to Central Kalimantan's Barito Utara regency.
- ›Located in North Barito Regency, Central Kalimantan, on the island of Borneo.
- ›Serves as a vital link for a region with limited overland infrastructure.
- ›Named after a local figure, Haji Muhammad Sidik.
- ›IATA code HMS and ICAO code WAGB identify this airport in aviation systems.
- ›The surrounding area is known for its coal mining and palm oil industries.
Haji Muhammad Sidik Airport serves Muara Teweh, the capital of North Barito Regency in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. The airport plays a vital role in connecting this remote riverine town to larger Indonesian cities, supplementing the slow river transport that has traditionally linked communities along the Barito River. It serves as an essential lifeline for passengers, cargo, and regional commerce in one of Borneo's less-accessible interior zones.
- Domestic Terminal — A single modest terminal handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
- Taxis and private hire cars available outside the terminal
- Ojek (motorcycle taxi) services for solo travellers
- Car rental arrangements through local operators in Muara Teweh town
- Hotel shuttle for guests of select local accommodations
- Hotel Barito Permai
- Hotel Teweh Indah
- Penginapan Muara Teweh
- Guest houses along Jalan Ahmad Yani in central Muara Teweh
Food options inside the terminal are very limited, with only a small snack counter or warung-style stall available. Travellers are advised to eat before arriving at the airport or carry provisions. The town centre of Muara Teweh, a short drive away, offers local Kalimantan cuisine including freshwater fish dishes and nasi dishes at affordable warungs and small restaurants.
- Confirm flight schedules directly with your carrier as services to Muara Teweh can be infrequent and subject to change.
- Arrive early as the terminal is small and check-in processes can be informal but time-sensitive.
- Carry Indonesian Rupiah in cash as ATM access and card payment facilities are limited at and around the airport.
- If planning onward travel by river, coordinate your arrival time with Barito River boat schedules from Muara Teweh port.
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Haji Muhammad Sidik Airport is an airport located at Trinsing, South Teweh, North Barito Regency, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. The airport was inaugurated by Vice President Ma'ruf Amin and Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi on 30 March 2021.
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