Haluoleo Airport

Haluoleo Airport, formerly known as Wolter Monginsidi Airport, is located in Kendari, South East Sulawesi, Indonesia (IATA: KDI, ICAO: WAWW). The original name honored Robert Wolter Monginsidi, an Indonesian national hero executed by the Dutch during the Indonesian National Revolution.

On February 13, 2010, the airport was renamed to honor Halu Oleo, the sixth sultan of the Buton Sultanate. Haluoleo Airport is being developed as a transit hub for flights in eastern Indonesia, complementing Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar, which is currently facing capacity issues. This transit hub aims to reduce aircraft operating costs by saving fuel.

Terminal Facilities

The new terminal opened on April 6, 2012, featuring service improvements, including three aerobridges to facilitate passenger movement between the terminal and aircraft. In 2011, the apron was expanded from 195x91 square meters to 234x113 square meters. The runway was extended from 2,250 meters to 2,500 meters, with completion at the end of 2012. The apron can now accommodate eight wide-body aircraft, such as the Boeing 737-900ER and Airbus A320.

The airport is managed by the Ministry of Transportation.

Public Transportation

The distance from the airport to Kendari city center is about 25 kilometers, taking approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Various public transportation options are available at the airport.

Bus: Perum Damri operates a bus service between the city center and Haluoleo Airport.

Taxi: Various taxi and car rental services are available from numerous providers outside the arrival hall.

Car Park: Ample parking space is available within walking distance of the terminal.

Technical Specifications

The airport is situated at an elevation of 164 meters (538 ft) above sea level. It has a single runway, designated 08/26, with an asphalt surface measuring 2,500 meters by 45 meters (8,202 ft × 148 ft).

Airlines and Destinations

Currently, seven airlines operate scheduled commercial flights from this airport, with Jakarta and Makassar being the most popular routes. Cardig Air operates scheduled cargo flights from this airport to Jakarta.

Airlines and destinations connected to Haluoleo Airport:

Airlines	Destinations
Aviastar	Bua, Raha, Selayar, Toraja
Batik Air	Jakarta–Soekarno–Hatta
Citilink	Jakarta–Soekarno–Hatta, Makassar
Garuda Indonesia	Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta, Makassar
Lion Air	Jakarta–Soekarno–Hatta, Surabaya, Makassar
Susi Air	Selayar, Bone
Wings Air	Bau-Bau, Wangi-Wangi

Contact Information

Jl. Bandara Wolter Mongonsidi
Ambaipua, Ranomeeto
Kabupaten Konawe Selatan
Sulawesi Tenggara 93372
Indonesia

Tel: +62 401 3121980

Airports in Sulawesi