Roughly 23 km east of Medan, in the Deli Serdang regency of North Sumatra, Kualanamu is Indonesia's third-largest airport and the region's main air-freight point. Scheduled carriers including Garuda Indonesia, Citilink, Lion Air Group, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Saudia and AirAsia Group supply belly capacity. The 8,000 m² cargo terminal opened by Çelebi Aviation in 2024 handled around 58,000 tonnes last year, with 2025 volumes projected to reach roughly 70,000 tonnes; the facility is built for cold-chain and dangerous-goods handling. North Sumatra's exports — palm oil, rubber and agricultural produce — move through here under Bea Cukai customs control. A toll road connects the airport to Medan and to the seaport of Belawan, supporting combined air-sea shipments. Kualanamu is also linked to the city centre by a dedicated airport railway, a rarity among Indonesian airports. For forwarders, it is the principal cargo address for the whole of North Sumatra.

Air Freight & Cargo

Airlines & Network

Stations

Garuda Indonesia Cargo · GA My Indo Airlines · 3Y

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Kualanamu International Airport?▼

The IATA code of Kualanamu International Airport is KNO. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Kualanamu International Airport located?▼

Kualanamu International Airport is located in Beringin, ID.

What is the ICAO code of Kualanamu International Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Kualanamu International Airport is WIMM. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Kualanamu International Airport?▼

Kualanamu International Airport is at an elevation of 7 meters (23 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

3.63785, 98.87057

7 m ü. NN

Transit time routes from Beringin

Jakarta → Shanghai Jakarta → Shenzhen Jakarta → Guangzhou Jakarta → Hong Kong Jakarta → Tokyo Jakarta → Busan

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Last updated: 14 August 2026

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