Cut Nyak Dhien Airport

Cut Nyak Dien Airport (Indonesian: Bandar Udara Cut Nyak Dhien) (IATA: MEQ, ICAO: WITC) is located in Nagan Raya Regency, Aceh, Indonesia. It is situated 26 kilometers from Suka Makmue, 46 kilometers from Meulaboh in West Aceh Regency, and 347 kilometers from the city of Banda Aceh. The airport serves both Suka Makmue, the capital of Nagan Raya Regency, and Meulaboh, the capital of West Aceh Regency.

The airport is named after Cut Nyak Dhien, a prominent figure who led the Acehnese guerrilla forces during the Aceh War against the Dutch for 25 years. She was honored as a National Hero of Indonesia in 1964.

Terminal Facilities

The modern terminal, inaugurated in 2008, provides a comfortable environment for passengers.

The airport's operations are managed by UPT Ditjen Hubud, an agency under the Ministry of Transportation, Indonesia.

Public Transportation

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

Ample vehicle parking space is available within walking distance of the terminal.

Technical Specifications

The airport is situated at an elevation of 1 meter (3 ft) above mean sea level. It features one runway designated 15/33, with an asphalt surface measuring 2,400 meters (7,874 ft) in length.

Despite being a small airport, Cut Nyak Dhien Airport is the largest airfield on the west coast of Aceh province. It also boasts two helipads measuring 72 meters by 26 meters.

Airlines and Destinations

Currently, three airlines operate scheduled commercial flights from this airport, serving Simeulue.

Airlines and destinations connected to Cut Nyak Dhien Airport:

Airlines	Destinations
Airfast Indonesia	Simeulue
Susi Air	Banda Aceh, Simeulue, Singkil
Wings Air	Medan

Contact Information

Jalan Kuala Pesisir
Kuala Tuha, Kuala Pesisir
Kubang Gajah
Kabupaten Nagan Raya
Aceh 23681
Indonesia

Tel: +62 655 7014560

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