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Nearest Airport to Belawan: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Belawan is Soewondo Air Force Base (MES), about 24 km (15 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), 26 km away.

Closest airport MES Soewondo Air Force Base 24 km · 15 mi · ~26 min by car
Closest international KNO Kualanamu International Airport 26 km · 16 mi · ~28 min by car

Airports near Belawan

  1. 1
    Soewondo Air Force Base Flag of IndonesiaMedan, Indonesia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Indonesia
    MES 24 km15 mi · ~26 min
  2. 2
    Kualanamu International Airport Flag of IndonesiaBeringin, Indonesia · International Airports in Indonesia Meet & Greet →
    KNO 26 km16 mi · ~28 min
  3. 3
    Alas Leuser Airport Flag of IndonesiaKutacane, Indonesia · Regional Airports in Indonesia
    LSR 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 48 min
  4. 4
    Silangit Airport Flag of IndonesiaSiborong-Borong, Indonesia · Airfield Airports in Indonesia
    DTB 172 km107 mi · ~3 h 04 min
  5. 5
    Syekh Hamzah Fansyuri Airport Flag of IndonesiaSingkil, Indonesia · Airfield Airports in Indonesia
    FSH 185 km115 mi · ~3 h 19 min
  6. 6
    Lhok Sukon Airport Flag of IndonesiaLhok Sukon-Sumatra Island, Indonesia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Indonesia
    LSX 214 km133 mi · ~3 h 49 min
  7. 7
    Pulau Pangkor Airport Flag of MalaysiaPangkor Island, Malaysia · Airfield Airports in Malaysia
    PKG 214 km133 mi · ~3 h 49 min
  8. 8
    Rembele Airport Flag of IndonesiaTakengon, Indonesia · Regional Airports in Indonesia
    TXE 229 km142 mi · ~4 h 05 min
  9. 9
    Penang International Airport Flag of MalaysiaPenang, Malaysia · International Airports in Malaysia Meet & Greet →
    PEN 244 km152 mi · ~4 h 22 min
  10. 10
    Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport Flag of IndonesiaSibolga (Pinangsori), Indonesia · Regional Airports in Indonesia Meet & Greet →
    FLZ 248 km154 mi · ~4 h 25 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Helvetia Airport11 km
  • Tebing Tinggi Airport66 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Belawan; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Belawan?

The nearest airport to Belawan is Soewondo Air Force Base (MES), about 24 km (15 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), 26 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Belawan?

Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) is 26 km from Belawan in a straight line — roughly 28 min by car.

What other airports are near Belawan?

Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) — 26 km, Alas Leuser Airport (LSR) — 100 km and Silangit Airport (DTB) — 172 km.

How long does it take to get from Belawan to Soewondo Air Force Base?

About 26 min by car for the 24 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.