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Gateway to Southeast Sulawesi's mineral-rich Kolaka region.
Location
Kolaka, Indonesia
Sangia Nibandera Airport is a domestic airport serving Kolaka, a regency in Southeast Sulawesi province, Indonesia. The airport is identified by IATA code KXB and ICAO code WAWP and primarily handles regional air traffic connecting Kolaka to other Indonesian cities.
Kolaka is known for its nickel mining industry, and the airport plays a role in supporting the regional economy by facilitating passenger and cargo movements. The airport operates a modest scale of services typical of smaller Indonesian regional airports.
As a secondary regional airport in Indonesia, Sangia Nibandera sees limited scheduled services, predominantly operated by Indonesian domestic carriers linking it to hubs such as Makassar.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling domestic passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Kolaka city center is primarily available via taxis and private vehicles.
Airlines here
Indonesian domestic carriers, including Wings Air, have operated routes connecting Kolaka to Makassar and other regional destinations.
Notable facts
- ›Located in Kolaka Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.
- ›Serves a region economically significant for nickel mining.
- ›Operates exclusively domestic routes within Indonesia.
- ›IATA code KXB and ICAO code WAWP identify the airport internationally.
- ›Connected primarily to Makassar's Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport.
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