Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport
Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (Indonesian: Bandara Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie) (IATA:
PLW, ICAO: WAFF), formerly Masowu Airport, is an airport near Palu, a city in
the province of Central Sulawesi on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. The
airport was inaugurated in October 1957 by Indonesian President, Soekarno. The
new terminal was opened on 13 April 2014. This name was given by the President
during his visit to Palu on October 10, 1957, as a form concerns.
The Airport is located around 5 km Southeast from the city center. Central
Sulawesi government, is being recast this airport into an international airport
in view of the high interest of the population in Central Sulawesi to air
transport.
Terminal Facilities
A new terminal which has 3 aerobridge was inaugurated on April 2014, replacing
the old terminal, which has been demolished to make way for the apron of the new
terminal. The Airport now able to provided better and comfortable environment
for its passengers.
The Airport is managed and control by Ministry of Transportation.
Public Transportation
Taxi services: Various taxi and private car services are provided by numerous
service providers outside the arrival hall.
Car Park: There are plenty of vehicle parking space within walk distance outside
the terminal.
Technical Specification
The Airport is located at an altitude of 86 meters (282 ft) above sea level, has
a paved surface of the runway designation numbers 15/33 measuring 2,067 x 45
meters so that a 13/31 measuring 2,750 x 45 meters, capable of handling Airbus
A320 and Boeing 737.
Airlines and Destinations
Currently there are 6 airlines operate schedule commercial flights from this
Airport with Jakarta and Makassar is the most popular routes.
Airlines and destinations connecting to
Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport:
| Airlines | Destinations |
| Batik Air | Jakarta–Soekarno–Hatta, Makassar |
| Citilink | Jakarta–Soekarno–Hatta |
| Garuda Indonesia | Makassar |
| Lion Air | Balikpapan, Jakarta–Soekarno–Hatta, Makassar, Surabaya |
| Susi Air | Rampi, Seko |
| Wings Air | Balikpapan, Buol, Gorontalo, Luwuk, Makassar, Morowali, Toli-Toli |
Contact Information
Jl. Abd. Rahman Saleh
Palu Selatan, Birobuli Utara
Palu Sel., Kota Palu
Sulawesi Tengah 94111
Indonesia
Tel: +62 451 481702
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