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Sibisa Airport

Parapat-Sumatra Island, Indonesia

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Sibisa Airport

Parapat-Sumatra Island, Indonesia

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Small gateway serving Lake Toba and Parapat region.

Location

Parapat, Indonesia

Sibisa Airport (IATA: SIW, ICAO: WIMP) is a small domestic airport located near Parapat on the shores of Lake Toba in North Sumatra, Indonesia. It serves as an air access point to one of Southeast Asia's most iconic natural landmarks, the massive volcanic caldera lake of Lake Toba. The airport is relatively modest in scale and handles limited scheduled and charter traffic. It has been developed and promoted as part of broader Indonesian government efforts to boost tourism to the Lake Toba area, which was designated one of Indonesia's priority 'Super Destinations.'

Terminals

Sibisa Airport has a single small terminal building with basic facilities suited to low passenger volumes.

Getting to & from

Ground transport to Parapat and the Lake Toba area is available by road, with the airport situated approximately 4–5 kilometers from the lakeside town.

Airlines here

Wings Air (a Lion Air Group subsidiary) has operated services to Sibisa Airport connecting it to Medan and other regional points.

Notable facts

›Sibisa Airport sits near the shore of Lake Toba, the world's largest volcanic lake.
›The airport is part of Indonesia's national effort to develop Lake Toba as a premier tourism destination.
›Lake Toba was formed by a supervolcanic eruption approximately 74,000 years ago.
›The airport serves as an alternative to Silangit Airport (now Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport) for access to the Lake Toba region.
›The surrounding area is home to the Batak people and their rich cultural heritage.

Wikipedia

This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

Gateway to Lake Toba's breathtaking shores on Sumatra Island

Sibisa Airport is a small regional airstrip located near Parapat on the western shore of Lake Toba in North Sumatra, Indonesia. It serves as an access point to one of the world's largest volcanic lakes and a major destination for domestic tourism in the region. The airport plays a modest but important role in connecting the scenic Toba area to broader Indonesian air networks.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A single compact terminal handling limited domestic passenger traffic with basic check-in and arrival facilities.

Ground Transport

Taxi and hired car services to Parapat town center
Ojek (motorcycle taxi) for short local transfers
Private hotel transfers arranged by Lake Toba resorts
Minivan and shared angkot services toward Parapat

Nearby Hotels

Niagara Hotel Parapat
Hotel Inna Parapat
Samosir Villa Resort
Silintong Hotel Parapat

Dining

In-terminal dining options at Sibisa are extremely limited, with only basic refreshments available if any. Visitors are advised to plan meals in Parapat town, where local Batak cuisine including saksang and ikan mas arsik can be found at waterfront restaurants. The short drive to Parapat opens up far more varied food options along the lake shore.

Traveller Tips

Confirm flight schedules well in advance as operations at Sibisa are infrequent and subject to change.
Arrange ground transport before arrival as taxis and vehicles are not always readily available at the airstrip.
Carry Indonesian rupiah in cash as ATM access near the airport is very limited.
Allow extra time if planning to take the ferry across to Samosir Island from Parapat after landing.

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