Medium airport · Bengkulu, Indonesia
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (IATA: BKS, ICAO: WIGG), formerly known as Padang Kemiling Airport, is a domestic airport serving the city of Bengkulu, the provincial capital and largest city of Bengkulu Province in Sumatra, Indonesia. Its IATA code is BKS. Its ICAO code is WIGG. It has 1 runway, longest 7,345 ft (ASP). Elevation 50 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Bengkulu, Indonesia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BKS |
| ICAO code | WIGG |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 7,345 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 50 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 3.8637° S, 102.3390° E |
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What Fatmawati Soekarno Airport is known for
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (IATA: BKS, ICAO: WIGG), formerly known as Padang Kemiling Airport, is a domestic airport serving the city of Bengkulu, the provincial capital and largest city of Bengkulu Province in Sumatra, Indonesia.
History
Located in Pekan Sabtu, Selebar District, approximately 14 km (8.7 mi) from the city center, the airport is named after Fatmawati Sukarno (1923–1980), Indonesia's former First Lady, a National Hero, and a prominent figure in the country's independence movement.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Fatmawati Soekarno Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Kerinci Seblat National Park · Indonesia · 116.1 miles away
- Bukit Duabelas National Park · Indonesia · 140.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fatmawati Soekarno Airport?
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (IATA: BKS, ICAO: WIGG), formerly known as Padang Kemiling Airport, is a domestic airport serving the city of Bengkulu, the provincial capital and largest city of Bengkulu Province in Sumatra, Indonesia.
What is the airport code for Fatmawati Soekarno Airport?
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport — its IATA code is BKS and its ICAO code is WIGG.
Where is Fatmawati Soekarno Airport located?
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport serves Bengkulu, Indonesia. Its coordinates are 3.8637° S, 102.3390° E.
What is the history of Fatmawati Soekarno Airport?
Located in Pekan Sabtu, Selebar District, approximately 14 km (8.7 mi) from the city center, the airport is named after Fatmawati Sukarno (1923–1980), Indonesia's former First Lady, a National Hero, and a prominent figure in the country's independence movement.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#26853
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatmawati_Soekarno_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.