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Sultan Syarif Haroen Setia Negara Airport

Pangkalan Kerinci, Indonesia

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Sultan Syarif Haroen Setia Negara Airport

Pangkalan Kerinci, Indonesia
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Regional gateway serving Pangkalan Kerinci in Riau Province.

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Pangkalan Kerinci, Indonesia
Sultan Syarif Haroen Setia Negara Airport is a small regional airport located in Pangkalan Kerinci, the capital of Pelalawan Regency in Riau Province, Sumatra, Indonesia. It serves as a domestic air link for the surrounding region, which is heavily associated with the pulp and paper industry, particularly the large operations of PT RAPP (Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper). The airport operates under the ICAO code WIBL and does not currently hold an IATA code, reflecting its status as a limited-traffic domestic facility. It handles light aircraft and smaller regional turboprop services rather than jet operations at significant scale.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to low passenger volumes typical of a secondary regional facility.
Getting to & from
Ground access to Pangkalan Kerinci city center is primarily by road via private vehicle or taxi.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in Pelalawan Regency, Riau Province, on the island of Sumatra.
  • ›Does not hold an IATA code, indicating limited scheduled commercial traffic.
  • ›The airport serves a region dominated by the pulp and paper industry.
  • ›PT RAPP operations in the area have historically influenced local aviation activity.
  • ›The airport is named after a local historical figure, Sultan Syarif Haroen Setia Negara.
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Gateway to Riau's heartland along the winding Kampar River

Sultan Syarif Haroen Setia Negara Airport serves Pangkalan Kerinci, the administrative capital of Pelalawan Regency in Riau Province, Sumatra, Indonesia. The airport supports regional connectivity for a town shaped by the pulp and paper industry and surrounding tropical landscapes. It handles limited scheduled and charter traffic, functioning primarily as a local gateway rather than a major hub.

Terminals
  • Domestic Terminal — A single modest terminal building handling all passenger arrivals and departures on domestic routes.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis and ojek (motorcycle taxis) available outside the terminal
  • Private car hire arranged through local operators
  • Rental vehicles available via local agencies in Pangkalan Kerinci town
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Grand Kerinci
  • Penginapan Pelalawan
  • Hotel Alam Makmur Pangkalan Kerinci
Dining

Dining options inside the terminal are minimal, reflecting the airport's small scale. Pangkalan Kerinci town offers a range of local Riau Malay cuisine including ikan bakar and nasi goreng at modest warung establishments. Visitors are advised to eat before departing or carry snacks for longer onward journeys.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight schedule directly with the airline as services can be infrequent or subject to change.
  • Arrive early as the terminal can get congested on peak travel days despite its small size.
  • Exchange currency and withdraw cash in Pangkalan Kerinci town before travelling, as ATM availability at the airport is limited.
  • Ojek rides into town are the quickest and cheapest transfer option from the terminal.

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