
Airline | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Origin Airport | Destination Airport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wings Air | 10:15 | 11:20 | Lhokseumawe (LSW) | Medan (KNO) | Book flight |
Airline | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Origin Airport | Destination Airport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wings Air | 08:45 | 09:55 | Medan (KNO) | Lhokseumawe (LSW) | Book flight |
Malikussaleh Airport is in Pinto Makmur village, Muara Batu district, North Aceh Regency, in Aceh province.
The airport is roughly 30 km from Lhokseumawe city. By car the trip usually takes under an hour.
The IATA code is LSW and the ICAO code is WITM. The name is sometimes written Malikus Saleh Airport.
Wings Air operates the scheduled service, flying ATR 72 turboprop aircraft.
The scheduled route connects Malikussaleh with Kualanamu International Airport near Medan, where you can connect to many other cities.
It was originally built by PT Arun NGL, a Pertamina subsidiary, to serve its gas plant near Lhokseumawe. It now operates as a public airport under the Ministry of Transportation.
A rental car, a private driver or a hotel pickup is the easiest way. Arrange it before you fly, since transport can be limited at the airport.
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Malikussaleh Airport, code LSW, serves Lhokseumawe and the surrounding part of Aceh province on the northern tip of Sumatra, Indonesia. It takes its name from Sultan Malikussaleh, the founder of the Samudera Pasai sultanate that once ruled this stretch of coast. The name is also often written Malikus Saleh.
The airfield was first built by PT Arun NGL, the Pertamina gas company, to serve staff at its liquefied natural gas plant near Lhokseumawe. It later passed to local government, and it is now run by Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation as a public airport.
The airport is not in the city itself. It lies in Pinto Makmur village, Muara Batu district, North Aceh Regency, roughly 30 km from Lhokseumawe. The drive usually takes under an hour. The airport also serves travellers from nearby districts, not just the city.
This is a small regional airport with one runway and a modest terminal. You will find check-in counters and a waiting area, but only limited food and retail options. It is a good idea to arrive with snacks and a charged phone.
Scheduled service is provided by Wings Air, the regional arm of Lion Air Group, using ATR 72 turboprops. The route links Malikussaleh with Kualanamu International Airport near Medan, and it runs several times a week rather than daily. From Kualanamu, passengers can connect to Jakarta, other Indonesian cities and international destinations.
With just one route and a handful of weekly flights, schedules matter. Check the current days of operation before you book, and leave extra time if you are connecting in Medan. Book ground transport ahead, because taxis may not be waiting when a flight lands.
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