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Cut Nyak Dhien Airport

Kuala Pesisir, Indonesia

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Cut Nyak Dhien Airport

Kuala Pesisir, Indonesia

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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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Gateway to Aceh's western coast where sea meets highland heritage

Cut Nyak Dhien Airport, named after the revered Acehnese national heroine, serves the town of Kuala Pesisir in Nagan Raya Regency on the western coast of Aceh province, Indonesia. The airport plays a modest but important regional connectivity role, linking this relatively remote coastal community to larger hubs within Sumatra. It operates as a small domestic airstrip supporting inter-regional travel in one of Indonesia's most historically significant provinces.

Terminals

Domestic Terminal — A single small terminal building handling all domestic arrivals and departures for Nagan Raya Regency.

Ground Transport

Taxis and private hire vehicles available outside the terminal
Ojek (motorcycle taxis) for short local journeys
Rental cars from local providers in Kuala Pesisir town
Minibus angkot services toward Nagan Raya town center

Nearby Hotels

Hotel Nagan Raya
Penginapan Kuala Pesisir
Guest houses along the Nagan Raya coastal strip

Dining

Food options within the airport terminal are very limited, reflecting its small regional scale. Travellers are advised to eat in Kuala Pesisir town before departure, where local warungs serve traditional Acehnese dishes including mie Aceh and gulai ikan. Fresh seafood is a highlight of the surrounding coastal area.

Traveller Tips

Confirm flight schedules well in advance as services to this airport are infrequent and subject to change.
Carry sufficient local cash as ATM access in the immediate airport vicinity is very limited.
Arrive early; the small terminal can process passengers quickly but road conditions from town may vary.
Respect local Acehnese customs and dress modestly, as Nagan Raya adheres to regional Islamic law (Sharia).

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Cut Nyak Dhien Airport is an airport located in Nagan Raya Regency, Aceh, Indonesia.

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