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Matak Airport

Palmatak, Indonesia

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Matak Airport

Palmatak, Indonesia
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Gateway to the Anambas Islands in the South China Sea.

Location
Palmatak, Indonesia
Matak Airport (IATA: MWK, ICAO: WIDM) is a small regional airport located in Palmatak, on Matak Island in the Anambas Islands Regency of Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. It serves as the primary air link for this remote archipelago situated in the South China Sea, connecting the islands to the Indonesian mainland. The airport has historically been associated with the oil and gas industry operating in the surrounding waters, as the Anambas Islands region sits near significant offshore energy resources. It also provides essential passenger connectivity for local residents who would otherwise face lengthy sea journeys. Regular commercial services connect Matak to destinations such as Batam and Tanjung Pinang, making it a critical piece of infrastructure for the isolated island communities of the Anambas Regency.
Terminals
Matak Airport operates a single small terminal building suited to the low passenger volumes of a remote regional facility.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport is limited, with local road access and boat connections serving the surrounding communities on Matak Island.
Airlines here
Wings Air (a Lion Air Group subsidiary) has operated services at Matak, providing connections to Batam and other regional destinations.
Notable facts
  • ›Located on Matak Island in the remote Anambas Islands Regency of Riau Islands Province.
  • ›The Anambas Islands lie in the South China Sea, close to offshore oil and gas fields.
  • ›The airport provides a vital lifeline for residents, reducing dependence on slow sea transport.
  • ›The surrounding area is known for its rich marine biodiversity and emerging eco-tourism potential.
  • ›The airport serves one of the most remote regencies in Indonesia.
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Gateway to the Anambas Islands, where sea and sky converge

Matak Airport, also known as Matak Letung Airport, serves the remote Anambas Islands in the Riau Archipelago of Indonesia. Historically tied to oil and gas operations in the surrounding South China Sea, the airport now supports both energy sector personnel and growing civilian travel to this pristine archipelago. Its modest infrastructure reflects the island's frontier character, connecting Palmatak with mainland Sumatra and the wider Riau Islands.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single small terminal handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Ojek (motorcycle taxi) — the most common and practical option around Palmatak
  • Rental car or minivan arranged through local guesthouses
  • Speedboat connections to nearby islands and Letung port
Nearby Hotels
  • Guesthouse Anambas Palmatak
  • Penginapan Matak
  • Local homestays in Letung town
Dining

The airport terminal offers very limited food and beverage options, so travellers are advised to eat before arrival or departure. In the surrounding Palmatak and Letung areas, local warungs serve fresh seafood, nasi goreng, and regional Malay-influenced dishes at affordable prices.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight schedule directly with the airline, as services to Matak are infrequent and subject to change.
  • Carry sufficient Indonesian rupiah cash, as ATMs and card payment facilities are extremely limited on the island.
  • Pack light and be prepared for small turboprop aircraft with strict baggage weight limits.
  • Check weather conditions before travel, as tropical storms can disrupt flights and sea crossings with little notice.

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Matak Airport is located on the island of Matak in the Anambas Islands on Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. It serves charter flights from and to Jakarta–Halim for MedcoEnergi, as well as commercial flights to and from Tanjung Pinang and Batam.

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