Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Minangkabau International Airport (ICAO: WIEE / IATA: PDG)
Location (City, Country)
West Sumatra, Indonesia – 23 km from Padang city center
Airport Type & Size
A regional international airport supporting both passenger and cargo operations.Compatible aircraft sizes: S, M, L
Apron capacity: ~15 aircraft
(Similar in scale to BRI – ideal for regional gameplay with variety in aircraft)
Runway Information
- Runway 15/33: 3,000 meters / 9,842 ft
The airport supports aircraft such as B737 variants, A320 family, A330, B777, B747, A350, B787 family (788/789/78X), and more.
Major Airlines & Routes
Hub and Major Operators:
- Shuttle, domestic, and international flights by:
- AirAsia (Malaysia & Indonesia) – KUL, CGK
- Batik Air (Indonesia & Malaysia) – CGK, HLP, KUL
- Citilink – Multiple domestic and regional routes including JED
- Garuda Indonesia – CGK, PLM, KNO
- Lion Air – CGK, SUB, JED, BPN
- Super Air Jet – CGK, BTH, KUL, SRG
- Saudia & Flynas – JED, MED
- Scoot – SIN
- Susi Air & Wings Air – Remote local destinations
KUL, CGK, JED, MED, SIN, YIA, PLM, KNO, PKU, SUB, BPN, BTH, GNS, RKI, MPC, SRG
Unique Features or Challenges
- Only airport in the world named after an ethnic group (Minangkabau)
- Terminals designed in the style of Rumah Gadang, the traditional Minangkabau “Big House”
- Culturally unique architecture adds strong visual character and contrast to modern airport designs
- Train station to the city is also built in traditional style – excellent potential for world-building visuals
- Ethnically rich, mid-sized airport with room for creativity and atmospheric storytelling
- ~35–40 arrivals per day makes it ideal for mid-paced gameplay
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Minangkabau International Airport - Wikipedia
