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Airports / Indonesia / UPG
Large airport · UPG
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport.
Makassar, Indonesia · 47 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
23,794 ratings
0
Operators based
47
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Makassar, IndonesiaELEV 47 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
23,794
Google reviews
ratings on Google
47
Field elevation
feet above sea level
116
Nearest alternate
nm to TRT
Field standing
116 nm
To the nearest alternate
Toraja Airport (TRT).
Overview
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (WAAA / UPG) is a large commercial airport serving Makassar, Indonesia. The airport sits 47 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into UPG for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Toraja Airport (TRT, 116 nm), Sangia Nibandera Airport (KXB, 126 nm), and Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU, 214 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 10,171-foot paved runway, UPG can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from UPG depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Makassar.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“For travelers needing prayer amenities, the surau facility is excellent, well-maintained, and offers the added convenience of free luggage storage, where a…”
Azmi Mahamad5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The facilities are squeaky clean, and special credit goes to the diligent toilet cleaning staff who keep the washrooms spotless at all times.”
Azmi Mahamad5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
WAAA
IATA
UPG
FAA / Local
WAAA
Elevation
47 ft
Coordinates
5.0755° S · 119.5537° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Indonesia fields
state range 3–7,348 ft
At 47 ft, UPG sits lower than 60% of the 83 Indonesia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,171 ft
- 03/2110,171 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 13/318,202 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,171 ft
UPG's 10,171 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 116nmTRTToraja AirportToraja
- 126nmKXBSangia Nibandera AirportKolaka
- 214nmBMUSultan Muhammad Salahuddin AirportBima
- 230nmPSJKasiguncu AirportPoso-Celebes Island
- 244nmWNIMatahora AirportWangi-wangi Island
- 251nmPLWMutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie AirportPalu
Location
Open the full mapWAAA · Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport · Makassar, Indonesia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from UPG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,098 nm | 12h 15m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,684 nm | 13h 37m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,755 nm | 16h 7m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,915 nm | 16h 29m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 7,148 nm | 17h 1m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,274 nm | 17h 19m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,292 nm | 17h 21m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 7,313 nm | 17h 24m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use UPG?
- Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,171 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at UPG?
- Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,171 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to UPG?
- The closest alternate is Toraja Airport (TRT), about 116 nm away, followed by Sangia Nibandera Airport (KXB) at 126 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from UPG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 12h 15m (5,098 nm), Anchorage about 13h 37m (5,684 nm), Seattle about 16h 7m (6,755 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.