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Gateway to Central Sulawesi's Banggai Peninsula.
Location
Luwuk, Indonesia
Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport (IATA: LUW, ICAO: WAFW) serves the city of Luwuk in Banggai Regency, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is the primary air gateway for the Banggai Peninsula region, supporting both commercial passenger services and regional connectivity.
The airport was renamed in honor of Syukuran Aminuddin Amir, a local Indonesian figure. It handles scheduled domestic flights connecting Luwuk to major Indonesian cities, playing an important economic role for the resource-rich Banggai region, which includes significant natural gas and fisheries industries.
The airport has undergone infrastructure improvements in recent years as part of Indonesia's broader effort to expand regional aviation connectivity under the government's connectivity programs.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Taxis and rental vehicles are the primary ground transport options connecting the airport to central Luwuk city.
Airlines here
Wings Air and Garuda Indonesia subsidiary airlines provide scheduled domestic services connecting Luwuk to Makassar, Manado, and other Indonesian cities.
Notable facts
- ›Located in Banggai Regency, one of Indonesia's significant natural gas production areas.
- ›The airport is named after local political figure Syukuran Aminuddin Amir.
- ›Serves as the main air access point for the Banggai Peninsula in Central Sulawesi.
- ›The airport supports regional connectivity under Indonesia's national aviation development programs.
- ›Luwuk is a coastal city known for its fisheries and proximity to the Banggai Archipelago.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
