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Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
Sam Ratulangi International Airport is an international airport serving Manado (Sulawesi Utara (North Sulawesi)), Indonesia. Its IATA code is MDC and its ICAO code is WAMM. It has one runway, 2,650 m long.
- IATAMDC
- ICAOWAMM
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Airport facts
- IATA code
- MDC
- ICAO code
- WAMM
- City
- Manado
- Region / province
- Sulawesi Utara (North Sulawesi)
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 1.5486° N, 124.9262° E
- Elevation
- 80 m (264 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,650 m (8,693 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,650 m8,693 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)
2,441 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 35 min
Hanoi (HAN)
3,013 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 15 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
2,266 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 20 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.000 MHz |
| ATIS | 126.400 MHz |
| INFO | 891.800 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Sam Ratulangi International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Manado 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pattimura International Airport | AMQ | 682 km |
| Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB | TRK | 841 km |
| Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport | AAP | 880 km |
| Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport | BPN | 946 km |
| Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport | UPG | 948 km |
| Syamsudin Noor International Airport | BDJ | 1,259 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Sam Ratulangi International Airport?
The IATA code of Sam Ratulangi International Airport is MDC and its ICAO code is WAMM. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Sam Ratulangi International Airport located?
Sam Ratulangi International Airport is in Manado, Sulawesi Utara (North Sulawesi), Indonesia, at coordinates 1.5486° N, 124.9262° E and an elevation of 80 m (264 ft).
How far is Sam Ratulangi International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 2,266 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 3,013 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 2,441 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 3 h 20 min.
How long is the runway at Sam Ratulangi International Airport?
The longest runway at Sam Ratulangi International Airport is 2,650 m (8,693 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Sam Ratulangi International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) 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.