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Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ)
Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport is an international airport serving Banda Aceh (Aceh), Indonesia. Its IATA code is BTJ and its ICAO code is WITT. It has one runway, 3,000 m long.
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Airport facts
- IATA code
- BTJ
- ICAO code
- WITT
- City
- Banda Aceh
- Region / province
- Aceh
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 5.5251° N, 95.4200° E
- Elevation
- 20 m (65 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Pontianak (UTC+07:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,000 m9,843 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
1,819 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
2,073 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
1,369 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Flight information (AFIS) AFIS | 122.200 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 658.900 MHz |
Air freight to and from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Banda Aceh through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Indonesia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kualanamu International Airport | KNO | 436 km |
| Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB | PKU | 874 km |
| Minangkabau International Airport | PDG | 885 km |
| Hang Nadim International Airport | BTH | 1,083 km |
| Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport | TNJ | 1,134 km |
| Radin Inten II International Airport | TKG | 1,615 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport?
The IATA code of Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport is BTJ and its ICAO code is WITT. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport located?
Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport is in Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia, at coordinates 5.5251° N, 95.4200° E and an elevation of 20 m (65 ft).
How far is Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 1,369 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 2,073 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 1,819 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 2 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport?
The longest runway at Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport is 3,000 m (9,843 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.