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Seletar Airport

Seletar, Singapore
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Singapore's historic general aviation and business airport.

Opened
1928
Location
Singapore, Singapore
Seletar Airport is a small civil airport located in the north of Singapore, serving general aviation, business aviation, and select regional scheduled services. It operates alongside Changi Airport, Singapore's primary international hub, handling lighter traffic including private jets, charter flights, and turboprop regional routes. The airport sits on the site of the former RAF Seletar, a Royal Air Force base with roots dating back to 1928, making it one of Singapore's oldest aviation facilities. Its military heritage is preserved in the surrounding area, which has been redeveloped into an aerospace park. Seletar is home to the Seletar Aerospace Park, a dedicated hub for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations, as well as aerospace manufacturing. The airport plays a key role in Singapore's broader strategy to develop a world-class aerospace industry cluster.
Terminals
Seletar has a small passenger terminal primarily handling regional turboprop services and a separate general aviation terminal for private and charter operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to central Singapore is primarily by taxi or private hire car, as Seletar does not have direct MRT rail connections.
Airlines here
Firefly, a subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, has operated scheduled turboprop services from Seletar to destinations in Malaysia.
Notable facts
  • ›Originally established as RAF Seletar in 1928, one of the oldest air bases in Southeast Asia.
  • ›Seletar Aerospace Park surrounds the airport and houses major MRO and aerospace manufacturing firms.
  • ›The airport handles general aviation, business jets, and select regional turboprop scheduled services.
  • ›Runway length limits operations to smaller propeller and light jet aircraft.
  • ›The site retains several heritage buildings from its Royal Air Force era.
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City & Place Guide

Historic airfield charm meets lush greenery and artisan cool.

Seletar is a tranquil enclave in northern Singapore, best known for its colonial-era bungalows, Seletar Aerospace Park, and a surprisingly vibrant cluster of cafés and restaurants. Once home to a British Royal Air Force base, the area retains a laid-back, heritage-rich atmosphere quite unlike the bustle of central Singapore.

The neighborhood has quietly evolved into a lifestyle destination, drawing visitors with its tree-lined streets, indie eateries, and proximity to the Mandai wildlife corridor. It rewards slow exploration on foot or bicycle, offering a peaceful contrast to the city's high-rise density.

Because Seletar sits off the main tourist trail, it feels genuinely local and unhurried. Weekends bring brunch crowds to the Old Seletar Airbase cluster, while weekdays keep things almost village-quiet — perfect for travelers seeking authenticity over spectacle.

  • •Seletar Aerospace Park — watch light aircraft and learn about Singapore's aviation history.
  • •Old Seletar Airbase Cluster — restored colonial bungalows housing cafés, studios, and galleries.
  • •Mandai Road stretch — scenic, forested drive ideal for cycling and birdwatching.
  • •Seletar Country Club — historic club with golf and a glimpse of colonial-era leisure culture.
  • •Seletar Reservoir Park — peaceful waterside trails great for jogging and nature walks.
  • •Wallace Education Centre (nearby Dairy Farm) — honors naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace's Singapore legacy.

Getting around: Seletar has no MRT station, so visitors rely on buses — services 103 and 117 connect the area to Yio Chu Kang MRT on the North-South Line. Grab (Singapore's dominant rideshare app) is the most convenient door-to-door option and widely available. Taxis can be hailed or booked via apps. Renting a bicycle is a popular and practical way to explore the low-traffic roads within the enclave itself.

Best time: November through January offers cooler temperatures and lower humidity, making outdoor exploration most comfortable despite the occasional northeast monsoon shower.

Local food: Graze on Singaporean brunch staples and specialty coffee at the Old Airbase eateries, and don't miss nearby hawker classics like bak kut teh and nasi lemak at the Yio Chu Kang hawker centres a short ride away.

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Seletar Airport is a civilian international airport serving the north-east region of Singapore. It is located approximately 16 km northwest from Changi Airport, the country's main airport, and 14.6 km north from the main commercial city-centre.

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