Airports / Indonesia / MDC
Sam Ratulangi International Airport.
Manado, Indonesia · 264 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
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6,321 ratings
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Operators based
264
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#10 / 81
Indonesia airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 6321 Google ratings , ranked against 81 rated Indonesia fields.
133 nm
To the nearest alternate
Naha Airport (NAH).
Overview
Sam Ratulangi International Airport (WAMM / MDC) is a large commercial airport serving Manado, Indonesia. The airport sits 264 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 MDC for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Naha Airport (NAH, 133 nm), Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE, 154 nm), and Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport (LUW, 202 nm). With a single 8,693-foot paved runway, MDC can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from MDC depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Manado.
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Field capability
ICAO
WAMM
IATA
MDC
FAA / Local
WAMM
Elevation
264 ft
Coordinates
1.5486° N · 124.9262° 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 264 ft, MDC sits higher than 76% of the 83 Indonesia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,693 ft
- 18/368,693 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,693 ft
MDC's 8,693 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.
- 133nmNAHNaha AirportTabukan Utara, Sangihe Islands
- 154nmTTESultan Babullah AirportTernate
- 202nmLUWSyukuran Aminuddin Amir AirportLuwok
- 206nmOTIPitu AirportGotalalamo-Morotai Island
- 271nmGESGeneral Santos International AirportGeneral Santos
- 274nmRPMBRajah Buayan Air BaseGeneral Santos City
Location
Open the full mapWAMM · Sam Ratulangi International Airport · Manado, Indonesia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MDC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,651 nm | 11h 13m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,180 nm | 12h 27m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,243 nm | 14h 55m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,412 nm | 15h 19m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,651 nm | 15h 52m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,771 nm | 16h 9m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,780 nm | 16h 10m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,803 nm | 16h 13m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MDC?
- Sam Ratulangi International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,693 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 MDC?
- Sam Ratulangi International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,693 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MDC?
- The closest alternate is Naha Airport (NAH), about 133 nm away, followed by Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE) at 154 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MDC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 11h 13m (4,651 nm), Anchorage about 12h 27m (5,180 nm), Seattle about 14h 55m (6,243 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.