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Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport

Sibolga (Pinangsori), Indonesia

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Sibolga (Pinangsori) · SU · Indonesia

Position

1.557°, 98.887° · 33 ft elev.

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Gateway to North Sumatra's scenic Sibolga coast.

Location

Sibolga (Pinangsori), Indonesia

Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (IATA: FLZ, ICAO: WIMS) is a domestic airport serving the city of Sibolga and its surroundings in North Sumatra, Indonesia. It is located in the Pinangsori area, some distance from Sibolga's city center, and handles regional air traffic connecting the area to major Indonesian hubs. The airport is named after Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing, a notable figure from the region. It primarily serves as a gateway for passengers traveling to and from North Sumatra's western coastal areas, supporting both commerce and tourism in the region. Operations are limited to domestic routes, with flights connecting Sibolga principally to Medan and other Indonesian cities. The airport plays an important role given the region's challenging road and sea access conditions.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building handling domestic passenger arrivals and departures.

Getting to & from

Ground transport between the airport in Pinangsori and Sibolga city center is primarily by taxi or private vehicle, with the journey taking approximately 30–45 minutes.

Airlines here

Wings Air (a Lion Air Group subsidiary) operates services at this airport, providing connections to Medan and other domestic destinations.

Notable facts

›The airport is named after Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing, a prominent Indonesian politician and figure from North Sumatra.
›Located in Pinangsori, the airport is situated outside Sibolga's urban core.
›The airport primarily serves domestic routes, with Medan being the key connection.
›It serves the western coastal region of North Sumatra, an area also known for access to Nias Island.
›The surrounding region is known for its fishing industry and proximity to the Indian Ocean coast.

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