Small airport · Benteng, Indonesia
Selayar - Haji Aroeppala Airport
The airport serves as the main gateway by air to the Selayar Islands and surrounding areas, as well as the nearby Taka Bonerate National Park. Its IATA code is KSR. Its ICAO code is WAWH. Elevation 13 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Benteng, Indonesia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | KSR |
| ICAO code | WAWH |
| Type | Small airport |
| Elevation | 13 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 6.1792° S, 120.4375° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Selayar - Haji Aroeppala Airport is known for
The airport serves as the main gateway by air to the Selayar Islands and surrounding areas, as well as the nearby Taka Bonerate National Park.
History
The airport is named after Haji Aroeppala, a Selayarese politician and bureaucrat who served as Mayor of Makassar from 1960 to 1965. As of 2026, flight services at the airport remain very limited, with only one airline, FlyJaya, operating scheduled flights to Makassar, the provincial capital of South Sulawesi.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Selayar - Haji Aroeppala Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Taka Bone Rate National Park · Indonesia · 60.1 miles away
- Bantimurung – Bulusaraung National Park · Indonesia · 100.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Selayar - Haji Aroeppala Airport?
The airport serves as the main gateway by air to the Selayar Islands and surrounding areas, as well as the nearby Taka Bonerate National Park.
What is the airport code for Selayar - Haji Aroeppala Airport?
Selayar - Haji Aroeppala Airport — its IATA code is KSR and its ICAO code is WAWH.
Where is Selayar - Haji Aroeppala Airport located?
Selayar - Haji Aroeppala Airport serves Benteng, Indonesia. Its coordinates are 6.1792° S, 120.4375° E.
What is the history of Selayar - Haji Aroeppala Airport?
The airport is named after Haji Aroeppala, a Selayarese politician and bureaucrat who served as Mayor of Makassar from 1960 to 1965. As of 2026, flight services at the airport remain very limited, with only one airline, FlyJaya, operating scheduled flights to Makassar, the provincial capital of South Sulawesi.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#311020
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._Aroeppala_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.