Tabing Airport
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 12h 4m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Tabing Airport
Sutan Sjahrir Air Force Base, formerly Tabing Airport, is a military air base in Padang, Indonesia. Tabing Airport was West Sumatra's primary airport for civil aviation prior to the opening of Minangkabau International Airport on 22 July 2005, with the last takeoff on 21 July 2005 done by a Batavia Air's Boeing 737 bound for Jakarta with all of its passengers were given farewell souvenirs by the airport. Tabing Airport is now used by the Indonesian Air Force. It has been renamed after Sutan Sjahrir, Indonesia's first prime minister.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 / 34 | 7,040 ft / 2,146 m | 148 ft | Con | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (3)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | PADANG APP | 124.000 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.250 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 122.200 MHz |
Navaids(2)
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAKARTA | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Indonesia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tabing Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tabing Airport located?
Tabing Airport is medium airport located in Padang, Indonesia, at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m).
How many runways does Tabing Airport have?
Tabing Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,040 ft / 2,146 m.
What time zone is Tabing Airport in?
Tabing Airport is in the Asia/Jakarta time zone (UTC+07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Tabing Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Tabing Airport is approximately 0°, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Tabing Airport?
The nearest airport to Tabing Airport is Minangkabau International Airport (PDG), about 6.9 nm to the nw, followed by Pusako Anak Nagariu Airport and Tuanku Tambusai Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Tabing Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.