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Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport

Luwok, Indonesia

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Elevation

56 ft

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Location

Luwok · ST · Indonesia

Connectivity

2 routes · 1 destinations

Position

-1.036°, 122.774° · 56 ft elev.

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Gateway to Central Sulawesi's Banggai Peninsula.

Location

Luwuk, Indonesia

Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport (IATA: LUW, ICAO: WAFW) serves the city of Luwuk, the main urban center of Banggai Regency in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The airport provides essential air connectivity for a region that is otherwise difficult to access by land or sea due to its peninsular geography. The airport is named after Syukuran Aminuddin Amir, a local figure of historical significance to the Banggai region. It handles domestic routes connecting Luwuk to major Indonesian hubs such as Makassar and Jakarta, serving both passengers and cargo vital to the local economy. The surrounding Banggai region is known for its natural resources, including oil and gas operations, which drive significant business travel through the airport. Tourism to the area's marine and natural attractions also contributes to passenger traffic.

Terminals

The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights.

Getting to & from

Ground transport from the airport to Luwuk city center is primarily by taxi and privately arranged vehicles.

Airlines here

Major carriers operating at LUW include Garuda Indonesia, Wings Air, and Batik Air, providing connections to Makassar and other Indonesian cities.

Notable facts

›Located on the Banggai Peninsula of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
›Named after local historical figure Syukuran Aminuddin Amir.
›Serves as a key access point for oil and gas industry workers in the Banggai region.
›Primarily handles domestic routes with connections through Makassar's Sultan Hasanuddin Airport.
›The airport supports tourism to Banggai's marine biodiversity hotspots.

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Airlines serving this airport

Lion Mentari Airlines

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Routes

LUW → UPGJT · ATR

LUW → UPGSJ · 735

Aircraft operating here

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-6001 routes Boeing 737-5001 routes

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Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport, formerly Bubung Airport, is a domestic airport serving Luwuk, the administrative seat of Banggai Regency, in the eastern part of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The airport is named after Syukuran Aminuddin Amir, the last king of the Kingdom of Banggai, who played a role in the integration of the kingdom into the Republic of Indonesia. Located approximately 10 km from Luwuk's town center, the airport serves as a major gateway to Luwuk, Banggai Regency, and the eastern peninsula of Sulawesi. It primarily handles domestic flights within Sulawesi, with regular services to major cities such as Makassar, Manado, and Palu. The airport also serves pioneer routes connecting Luwuk with smaller and more remote destinations, including Banggai in the Banggai Islands and Gorontalo. It previously operated direct services to Jakarta, although these flights have since been discontinued.

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