Regarded as one of the most important gateways to the eastern part of Indonesia for the people of South Sulawesi, Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) is operated by PT Angkasa Pura I. It is named after the Sultan of Gowa Sultan Hasanuddin, a war hero who waged a tough battle against the Dutch East India Company in the 1660s.
Sultan Hasanuddin Airport UPG came into existence in 1935 by the efforts of the Netherlands Indies. This facility has one terminal featuring world-class amenities and luxuries to make passengers’ visits to the airport convenient and unforgettable.
Sultan Hasanuddin Airport UPG is also one of the busiest airports with a rapid increment in passenger traffic since its inception. The airport has also contributed immensely to the country’s economic development.
Quick Information about Sultan Hasanuddin Airport
The following table is an overview of UPG Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public / Military |
| Owner | Government of Indonesia |
| Operator | PT. Angkasa Pura I |
| Built In (Year) | May 25, 1999 |
| Serves | Makassar |
| Hubs for | Batik AirGaruda IndonesiaLion Air |
| Hasanuddin Airport Code | UPG |
| Hasanuddin Airport Terminals | Two terminals |
| Hasanuddin International Airport Runway | 2 |
| Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport Coordinates | 5°03′42″S 119°33′15″E |
| Hasanuddin Airport Address | Jalan Airport No.1, Kec. Mandai, Kabupaten Maros, Sulawesi Selatan 90552, Indonesia |
| Official Website | www.hasanuddin-airport.co.id |
| Official Phone Number | 62 411 550123 |
| Elevation | 47 ft / 14 m |
Sultan Hasanuddin Airport Code
Hasanuddin Airport code is UPG. The airport’s elevation above sea level is 14 meters above sea level.
| IATA CODE | UPG |
| ICAO CODE | WAAA |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 832 |
| COUNTRY CODE | IDN |
| ZIP CODE | 90552 |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | UPG |
Sultan Hasanuddin Airport Terminals
There are two terminals at the airport. The old one is being used by the Indonesian Air Force. The new terminal handles 7 million passengers and is about 5 times larger than the old terminal.
Sultan Hasanuddin Airport Map
The Sultan Hasanuddin Airport location map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport Runways
Sultan Hasanuddin Airport is serviced by two runways:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 13-31 | 8,202 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 03-21 | 3,500×45 | 11,482 | Asphalt | No |
Nearest Airports to Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
Some of the closest airports to Sultan Hasanuddin Airport are:
- Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport – 515 km
- Lombok International Airport – 547 km
- Ngurah Rai International Airport – 634 km
- Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport – 766 km
- Juanda International Airport – 791 km
- Juwata Airport – 960 km
Operating from the Hasanuddin International Airport
The following airlines operate from Sultan Hasanuddin Airport:
- AirAsia
- Airfast Indonesia
- Aviastar
- Batik Air
- Citilink
- Flynas
- Garuda Indonesia
- Gatari Air Service
- Indonesia Air Transport
- Lion Air
- Malaysia Airlines
- Saudia
