Gateway to the Kei Islands in eastern Indonesia.
Location
Langgur, Indonesia
Karel Sadsuitubun Airport is a domestic airport serving Langgur and the surrounding Kei Islands region in Southeast Maluku Regency, Maluku Province, Indonesia. It connects the remote island community to major Indonesian cities, playing a vital role in regional connectivity where sea travel is the primary alternative.
The airport is named after Karel Sadsuitubun, an Indonesian national hero from Maluku. It handles a modest volume of passengers given its remote location, primarily serving government officials, tourists visiting the Kei Islands' renowned beaches, and local residents.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to its domestic regional traffic volume.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to Langgur and nearby Tual city is primarily via taxis and private vehicles, with no formal public bus service.
Airlines here
Garuda Indonesia, Wings Air, and Citilink have operated services through this airport connecting Langgur to Ambon and other Indonesian cities.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Karel Sadsuitubun, a Maluku-born Indonesian National Hero.
- ›Serves as a key transport hub for the Kei Islands archipelago.
- ›The Kei Islands are known for some of Indonesia's most pristine beaches.
- ›Located in Southeast Maluku Regency, one of Indonesia's more remote administrative regions.
- ›Handles primarily domestic flights connecting to Ambon and other regional centers.
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