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Teuku Cut Ali Airport

Tapaktuan, Indonesia

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Teuku Cut Ali Airport

Tapaktuan, Indonesia
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Gateway to Aceh Selatan on Indonesia's western coast.

Location
Tapaktuan, Indonesia
Teuku Cut Ali Airport (IATA: TPK, ICAO: WIMT) is a domestic airport serving Tapaktuan, the capital of South Aceh Regency (Aceh Selatan) in Aceh province, Indonesia. It provides essential air connectivity for a region that is otherwise accessible primarily by road through mountainous terrain. The airport is named after Teuku Cut Ali, a local Acehnese hero who fought against Dutch colonial rule. It handles small regional aircraft serving limited domestic routes within Indonesia, particularly connecting Tapaktuan to other cities in Sumatra and beyond. Given its small size and limited traffic volume, the airport operates modestly with basic facilities suited to the needs of the local community and regional travelers.
Terminals
The airport features a single small terminal building handling domestic passenger operations with basic amenities.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to and from the airport primarily consists of taxis and privately arranged vehicles connecting to Tapaktuan town center.
Airlines here
Regional Indonesian carriers have operated services at this airport, though scheduled service has been limited and intermittent.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Teuku Cut Ali, an Acehnese hero who resisted Dutch colonial rule.
  • ›Serves Tapaktuan, the capital of South Aceh Regency in Aceh province.
  • ›Located in a region where mountainous terrain makes road travel slow and challenging.
  • ›Handles only domestic flights; no international services.
  • ›Operates with limited infrastructure typical of smaller regional Indonesian airports.
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Gateway to Aceh's rugged southwestern coast and untamed natural beauty

Teuku Cut Ali Airport serves Tapaktuan, the capital of South Aceh Regency on the southwestern coast of Aceh province, Indonesia. Named after a local resistance hero, the airport plays a modest but vital role in connecting this remote coastal town to the broader Indonesian air network. It supports regional accessibility for communities otherwise dependent on lengthy overland routes through mountainous terrain.

Terminals
  • Passenger Terminal — A single small terminal handling limited regional flights with basic check-in and waiting facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis and private hire vehicles available outside the terminal
  • Ojek (motorcycle taxis) for short distances into Tapaktuan town
  • Rental cars available through local informal operators
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Tapaktuan
  • Penginapan Sejahtera Tapaktuan
  • Losmen Pantai Tapaktuan
Dining

Dining options inside the airport are extremely limited, with only basic refreshments typically available. Tapaktuan town itself offers local Acehnese cuisine including nasi gurih, mie Aceh, and fresh seafood at small warungs and family restaurants a short drive from the airport.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm flight schedules well in advance as services to this airport are infrequent and subject to change.
  • Carry sufficient local currency (IDR) as ATM access near the airport is limited.
  • Arrange ground transport ahead of arrival, as taxis may not always be readily available at the terminal.
  • The surrounding South Aceh coastline offers scenic beaches and waterfalls worth exploring if time permits.

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