Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport — Bima, Indonesia
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Distance & flight time from BMU
Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport
Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport, coded BMU, serves Bima on the island of Sumbawa in Indonesia. The field sits barely 3 feet up, and one runway connects Bima to other cities across the Indonesian archipelago. As a medium airport, BMU supports a region known for its coastal geography and position along Indonesia's chain of Lesser Sunda Islands. Bima's harbor town setting keeps the airport close to sea level, unlike some of the more mountainous airfields found elsewhere in Indonesia. Domestic carriers provide the main scheduled service through Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport, linking Sumbawa to larger hubs like Denpasar or Jakarta.
Runways at Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5405 ft (1647 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | BIMA RDO | 782.5 MHz |
| TWR | SALAHUDDIN TWR | 120.3 MHz |
Airports near Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU)
- Lombok International Airport (LOP) — 265.7 km (165.1 mi)
- Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) — 387.4 km (240.7 mi)
- Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) — 396.7 km (246.5 mi)
- Sangia Nibandera Airport (KXB) — 562.5 km (349.5 mi)
- El Tari Airport (KOE) — 576.4 km (358.2 mi)
- Toraja Airport (TRT) — 610.5 km (379.3 mi)
- Oecusse Route of the Sandalwood International Airport (OEC) — 625.4 km (388.6 mi)
- Matahora Airport (WNI) — 654.9 km (406.9 mi)
Travelers island-hopping through Indonesia's Lesser Sunda chain search BMU when connecting through Bima on the way to Sumbawa or Komodo. Others check Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport's code while comparing it with Bali's busier airport for onward travel deeper into eastern Indonesia.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport?
The IATA code for Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport is BMU.
What is the ICAO code for Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport?
The ICAO code for Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport is WADB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.