Pongtiku Airport

Last updated
Pongtiku Airport

Bandara Pongtiku
Summary
Airport typePublic, defunct
OperatorGovernment
Serves Makale
Location Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia
Time zone WITA (UTC+08:00)
Elevation  AMSL 879 m / 2,883.86 ft
Coordinates 03°02′33.23″S119°49′15.38″E / 3.0425639°S 119.8209389°E / -3.0425639; 119.8209389 [1]
Map
Sulawesi location map plain.svg
Airplane silhouette.svg
TTR
Location of the airport in Sulawesi
Runways
Direction LengthSurface
mft
12/30 [2] 1,3004,265 Asphalt

Pongtiku Airport( IATA : TTR, ICAO : WAFT) is a defunct airport in Rantetayo, Tana Toraja Regency, Province South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It had a 1,300 meter runway and was served by ATR 42 and Fokker 50 aircraft. [3] The airport was closed on 4 September 2020 with the opening of the Buntu Kunik Airport. [4]

Former airlines and destinations

AirlinesDestinations
Gatari Air Service Makassar
Susi Air Masamba, Seko
Aviastar Makassar
Wings Air Makassar

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">South Sulawesi</span> Province of Indonesia

South Sulawesi is a province in the southern peninsula of Sulawesi, Indonesia. The Selayar Islands archipelago to the south of Sulawesi is also part of the province. The capital and largest city is Makassar. The province is bordered by Central Sulawesi and West Sulawesi to the north, the Gulf of Bone and Southeast Sulawesi to the east, Makassar Strait to the west, and Flores Sea to the south.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tana Toraja Regency</span> Regency of Indonesia

Tana Toraja is a landlocked regency (kabupaten) of South Sulawesi Province of Indonesia, and home to the Toraja ethnic group. It covers an area of 2,054.30 km2 (793.17 sq mi) and had a population of 221,081 at the 2010 census and 280,794 at the 2020 census; the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 291,046, but the official figure for mid 2023 was a much reduced total of 257,901.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan Airport</span> Airport in Balikpapan, Indonesia

Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, formerly named as Sepinggan Airport, is an international airport serving the city of Balikpapan and adjacent areas of East Kalimantan, located in Kalimantan, Indonesia. The airport began its new operational phase on 6 August 1997, with a new building and runway structure, replacing the old structure on the same site. The airport is operated by PT. Angkasa Pura I, which has an area of 300 hectares.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport</span> Airport in Papua, Indonesia

Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport, also known as Sentani International Airport is an airport serving Jayapura, the capital of Papua province, Indonesia, on the island of New Guinea. It is located in the Sentani District, approximately 40 km from downtown Jayapura; the name 'Sentani' is taken from Lake Sentani nearby. It is the easternmost airport in Indonesia, the main hub, and the largest airport on the island of New Guinea. On 14 October 2019, the management of the airport was taken over by PT Angkasa Pura.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rantepao</span>

Rantepao is a town and the capital of North Toraja Regency, which is known for being the cultural center of the Toraja ethnic group. National and regional tourism offices have developed the city as the starting point for visiting Tana Toraja, since the area was opened for tourism in the 1970s.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport</span> Main airport serving Samarinda; located in Sungai Siring

Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto Airport, also known as APT Pranoto Airport or Samarinda Airport, is the main airport in Samarinda, the capital city of East Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is in the village of Sungai Siring at the North Samarinda district. The airport is also colloquially known as Sungai Siring Airport, to distinguish it from its predecessor, the now-closed Temindung Airport. The airport is named after Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto, the first governor of East Kalimantan who was in office from 1957 to 1961.

The town of Makale is the administrative centre of Tana Toraja Regency, in South Sulawesi Province of Indonesia. The town had about 39,040 inhabitants in mid 2021. It is in the northern part of South Sulawesi and can be reached by bus from Makassar.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mamasa Regency</span> Regency in West Sulawesi, Indonesia

Mamasa Regency is one of the six regencies that make up the West Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, on the island of Sulawesi. It covers a land area of 3,005.88 km2. The population was 140,082 at the 2010 Census and 163,383 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 170,354. Its capital is the town of Mamasa. The Mamasa people - which is a sub-group of the Toraja people - form the most common ethnic group.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Banyuwangi Airport</span> Airport in East Java, Indonesia

Banyuwangi Airport is a domestic airport at Blimbingsari, which serves Banyuwangi city and surrounding area in East Java, Indonesia. It was formerly known as Blimbingsari Airport. It began operations in December 2010. It is termed the first green airport of Indonesia. The airport is managed by PT Angkasa Pura II (Persero), after being handed over by the Ministry of Transportation on 22 December 2017.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">North Toraja Regency</span> Regency in South Sulawesi, Indonesia

North Toraja is a landlocked regency (kabupaten) of South Sulawesi Province of Indonesia, and the home of the Toraja ethnic group. The local government seat is in Rantepao which is also the center of Toraja culture. Formerly this regency was the northern part of Tana Toraja Regency, but on 24 June 2008 the northeastern 36% of the latter's area was split off to form this separate North Toraja Regency. It covers an area of 1,289.13 km2 and had a population of 216,762 at the 2010 census and 261,086 at the 2020 census; the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 261,652, comprising 133,529 males and 128,123 females.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pong Tiku</span> Torajan guerrilla fighter (1846–1907)

Pong Tiku, known among his Buginese allies as Ne' Baso, was a Torajan leader and guerrilla fighter who operated in southern Sulawesi, part of modern-day Indonesia.

Alas Leuser Airport is an airport located near Kutacane in Aceh, Indonesia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Douw Aturure Airport</span> Airport in Central Papua, Indonesia

Douw Aturure Nabire Airport also called New Nabire Airport is an airport in Wanggar District, Nabire Regency, Central Papua, Indonesia. This is a newly built airport to replace the old Nabire Airport located in Nabire District, which is located just a few hundred meters away from the city center. The airport is named after Nabire Regent, Isaias Douw, with Douw Aturure being a title given by coastal tribes in Nabire.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Karel Sadsuitubun Airport</span> Airport in Maluku, Indonesia

Karel Sadsuitubun Airport is located in Kai Islands, Southeast Maluku Regency, Maluku, Indonesia. It has replaced the old Dumatubin Airport which is now used only by the Indonesian Air Force. It serves both the city of Tual and the Langgur. The airport is named after Karel Satsuit Tubun (1928–1965), who is a National Hero of Indonesia. The airport serves as the point of entry to Kai Islands, which contains many tourist spots such as unspoiled beaches. Construction of the airport started in 2006 and after extensive delay, it was completed in 2013. The airport was inaugurated by former Minister of Transportation, Ignasius Jonan on Friday 19 December 2014. The inauguration was held simultaneously, in conjunction with the inauguration of 20 ports and 10 airports across Indonesia. The airport began operation on Monday, 24 February 2014, characterized by first landing aircraft of the airline Trigana Air.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mathilda Batlayeri Airport</span> Airport in Maluku, Indonesia.

Mathilda Batlayeri Airport is an airport located in Amfutu, Tumbur Village, Wertamrian district, Tanimbar Islands Regency, Maluku, Indonesia. The airport replaced the old Olilit Airport to the south, which has fallen into disuse. The airport is named after Mathilda Batlayeri, a heroine originating from Tanimbar Islands who died at South Kalimantan in 1953 while fighting the Darul Islam rebel movement. Construction of the airport started in 2005. The airport began operation on 9 May 2014 after years of delay. The airport can only accommodate airplanes up to the ATR-72, since the runway currently only has a length of 1.850 m. However, the government is planning to extend the runway to 2,500 m in 2019. The runway would also be widened to 45 m from the current 30 m <. This would allow the airport to accommodate larger aircraft such as the Boeing 737, Fokker 100 and the Airbus A320.

Maleo Airport is located at Morowali, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The airport was inaugurated on May 27, 2018. The airport has a land area of 158 hectares.

Jesus Buntu Burake is a Roman Catholic statue of Jesus Christ at Makale in Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is one of the tallest statues of Jesus Christ in the world, at 40 m (130 ft). It stands on the top of Buntu Burake hill about 1.700 metres above sea level. Jesus Buntu Burake also has a glass bridge.

The Seko Airport is an airport in Seko, North Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Rampi Airport is an airport in Rampi, North Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Toraja Airport</span> Airport in Indonesia

Toraja Airport, formerly Buntu Kunik Airport, is an airport at Mengkendek, Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It was built to replace the Pongtiku Airport, which was closed due to lack of land for expansion to cope with increasing passenger demands. The airport started soft operations on 4 September 2020, and was officially inaugurated by President Joko Widodo on 18 March 2021.

References

  1. "TTR - Tana Toraja [Pongtiku], SN, ID - Airport - Great Circle Mapper".
  2. "Direktorat Jenderal Perhubungan Udara | Data Bandar Udara".
  3. GHOIDA RAHMAH (February 3, 2017). "Bandara Buntukunik Tana Toraja Segera Diuji Teknis".
  4. FIRDAUS (January 9, 2020). "Jhon Rende Prediksi Bandara Buntu Kunik Baru Bisa Beroperasi 2022".

3°02′33″S119°49′16″E / 3.04250°S 119.82111°E / -3.04250; 119.82111