WIPT
Minangkabau International Airport
IFR
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Name
Minangkabau International Airport
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ICAO / IATA / GPS
WIPT / PDG / WIEE
- Type
- Restriction
- Region
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Timezone
9:07 pm (WIB)
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Municipality
Padang (Katapiang)
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Coordinates
0° 47′ 12″ N 100° 16′ 51″ E
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Elevation
18 ft (5 m MSL)
About Minangkabau International Airport
Minangkabau International Airport (IATA: PDG, ICAO: WIEE) is an airport serving the province of West Sumatra on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. It is located at Ketaping, Padang Pariaman Regency which is about 23 km north-west of Padang city center. The airport became operational in July 2005, replacing the old Tabing Airport in Padang. The airport is named after the Minangkabau ethnic group who inhabit the region.