# Cut Nyak Dhien Airport (MEQ)

> Kuala Pesisir, ID · IATA: MEQ · ICAO: WITC · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `MEQ` |
| ICAO | `WITC` |
| City | Kuala Pesisir |
| Country | ID |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 3 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 4.04100, 96.25331 |

## Description

On the west coast of Aceh, Cut Nyak Dhien Airport (IATA: MEQ, ICAO: WITC) links the Nagan Raya district and the port town of Meulaboh to Indonesia's domestic network. Wings Air ATR turboprops handle most movements, flying to Medan and Banda Aceh, so traffic is modest and passenger-led, and the runway of 1,800 by 30 metres rules out narrow-body jets. The field has no dedicated cargo terminal and no air-cargo customs facility; regional output such as palm oil, rubber and fisheries products moves by road to Kualanamu (KNO) near Medan, northern Sumatra's intercontinental freight gateway. Since 2025 the regency has been pushing an expansion, setting aside 45 hectares of land, requesting roughly 114 billion rupiah and proposing a runway of 2,400 to 2,600 metres by 45 metres so Boeing narrow-bodies can operate. The stated purpose is to support logistics and tourism on Aceh's southwestern coast, but there is no confirmed completion date. Until then, forwarders should treat MEQ as a feeder point and consolidate airfreight via Kualanamu.

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