Airport
Soroako Airport (SQR)
Soroako Airport is a small domestic gateway serving Sorowako town and the East Luwu Regency mining and Lake Matano area in South Sulawesi. Compare transfer options to Sorowako centre, nearby mine and lake communities, and onward connections through Makassar.
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About Soroako Airport
Soroako Airport is a small domestic airport serving Sorowako town and the East Luwu Regency in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It mainly supports travel to the nearby nickel mining and industrial area around Lake Matano and provides a faster air link to the regional hub of Makassar.
The airport was originally developed as a private facility for the local nickel industry and was opened for public flights in 2017. Its runway was extended in the mid-2010s to accommodate larger regional aircraft such as the ATR 72, improving scheduled and chartered connectivity for the district.
Located about 1 km south of Sorowako, the airport is reached by road in just a few minutes. Taxis, private transfers and local vehicles connect the terminal with Sorowako, nearby communities and workplaces in the surrounding mining and lake area.
With a single runway and compact passenger terminal, the airport offers a straightforward domestic travel experience. Passengers typically connect through Makassar for onward flights to other parts of Indonesia.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Soroako Airport has a single compact passenger terminal used for domestic arrivals and departures. Scheduled and chartered flights link the airport with Makassar, the main regional hub.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Soroako Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Soroako Airport to hotels, mining company offices and accommodations across Sorowako and the Lake Matano area.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport to business meetings, site visits or journeys around Sorowako and East Luwu.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Soroako Airport for independent travel around Sorowako, Lake Matano and onward destinations in South Sulawesi.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between Soroako Airport, mine sites, event venues and other locations in the East Luwu region.
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