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UPG Bandar Udara Internasional Sultan Hasanuddin
Bandar Udara Internasional Sultan Hasanuddin (IATA: UPG, ICAO:WAAA) is located in the the city of Ujung Pandang, Indonesia. Phone Number :+62411550123

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IATA Code

UPG

ICAO Code

WAAA

Name

Bandar Udara Internasional Sultan Hasanuddin

Type

Country / Region

Indonesia (ID)

City

Ujung Pandang

Latitude

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Longitude

0.0000000

Time Zone

Phone Number

+62411550123

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Airport Overview

IATA: UPGICAO: WAAAIndonesia

Bandar Udara Internasional Sultan Hasanuddin（UPG）is a joint public-military international airport serving Ujung Pandang, also known as Makassar, and the wider South Sulawesi market. The airport is located on the boundary of Makassar and Maros, approximately 20 km northeast of the city centre according to the supplied airport record. Its strategic role is that of a principal gateway between western Indonesia and eastern Indonesian destinations, making it relevant for both international shipments and domestic onward distribution. For forwarders, routing decisions should account for belly-cargo availability, domestic connection capacity, customs procedures, inter-island transshipment, and the final delivery location. Our service team can verify the operating terminal, cargo acceptance point, flight space, handling window, and local delivery conditions before issuing a firm routing plan.

Official airport name	Bandar Udara Internasional Sultan Hasanuddin
Location	Ujung Pandang / Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Airport profile	International passenger airport with public-military airport status and an important eastern Indonesia gateway function
Airport telephone	+62 411 550123

Key Highlights

Regional gateway: useful for cargo serving South Sulawesi and destinations across eastern Indonesia, subject to confirmed uplift and onward connections.
Mixed operating environment: the joint public-military profile means handling, access, and documentation requirements must be confirmed for each shipment.
Connection-sensitive routing: shipments may require international-to-domestic transfer or domestic feeder arrangements, with transit dependent on space and handling coordination.
Perishable-market relevance: seafood, agricultural products, and other time-sensitive commodities may require pre-arranged temperature and acceptance controls.
Local delivery planning: consignee location, customs release status, road access, and delivery appointment can materially affect end-to-end transit.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Available cargo functions and acceptance conditions can change by handling agent, commodity, flight, and security status. Our service team confirms the applicable facility before cargo is tendered.

Export and import handlingAir waybill processing, security screening, build-up or breakdown, and warehouse acceptance are normally coordinated through the appointed ground handler.

Customs-controlled storageImport cargo generally remains under customs control until the required declaration, inspection, and release process is completed. Storage terms must be confirmed case by case.

Temperature-sensitive cargoCold-chain acceptance, cool-room availability, handover timing, and dry-ice procedures require advance confirmation; a “perishable” booking alone does not guarantee uninterrupted temperature control.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance depends on the airline, handling agent, aircraft routing, packing instruction, labels, shipper’s declaration, and local approval requirements.

Special cargo coordinationLive animals, valuables, oversized pieces, human remains, and vulnerable cargo require separate pre-alerts and written acceptance before delivery to the terminal.

Delivery and collectionTruck appointment rules, release documentation, identification, customs status, and warehouse operating windows should be checked before dispatching a vehicle.

Routes & Transit Times

International cargo may move on available direct passenger or freighter capacity, or through a major Indonesian or regional gateway. The practical choice depends on destination, commodity, airline acceptance, and confirmed allotment.
Domestic shipments may require onward connection to eastern Indonesian cities. Connection protection, interline arrangements, and transfer handling should be checked before quoting a door-to-door schedule.
Transit is affected by flight-day availability, aircraft payload limits, security screening, customs inspection, congestion, weather, and the cut-off imposed by the airline or handling agent.
Our service team provides a confirmed routing only after checking the latest schedule, space, terminal acceptance window, transfer point, and destination delivery requirements. Published schedules are not treated as guaranteed cargo transit.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Bandar Udara Internasional Sultan Hasanuddin primarily supports Makassar and South Sulawesi, while also functioning as a logistics access point for wider eastern Indonesia. Actual cargo mix varies by season, shipper profile, and available air capacity.

Seafood and perishablesFresh or frozen seafood, agricultural products, and other temperature-sensitive goods may require insulated packaging, rapid acceptance, and coordinated delivery.

General commercial cargoMachinery parts, industrial supplies, consumer goods, garments, and retail replenishment may use air freight where inventory urgency outweighs cost.

Electronics and high-value goodsPackaging integrity, security screening, declared value, and controlled handover are important for electronics, samples, and sensitive components.

Healthcare shipmentsMedicines, diagnostics, and medical devices require commodity-specific documentation and confirmation of temperature, security, and customs handling capability.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: airline and warehouse cut-off times vary by flight and cargo type. Our service team obtains the exact acceptance deadline; delivery after the quoted cut-off may move to a later departure.
Accurate documentation: the commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill, permits, certificates, and importer or exporter details must be consistent. Indonesian customs requirements should be reviewed before cargo dispatch.
Special cargo declaration: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, live animals, perishables, and temperature-sensitive products must be declared during quotation and booking, not at terminal delivery.
Inspection and release: customs examination, document queries, tariff classification, import licensing, and security screening can delay release. The consignee or appointed customs broker should remain reachable during clearance.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the origin, destination, commodity, dimensions, gross weight, package count, ready time, and Incoterm before requesting a rate.
For seafood, pharmaceuticals, or other perishables, provide the required temperature range, packaging method, shelf-life limitation, and acceptable connection plan before booking.
Use export-grade packaging with visible handling marks, stable palletization, and weight or dimension details matching the air waybill. Do not conceal batteries, magnets, chemicals, or dry ice inside general cargo.
Where direct uplift is unavailable, ask our service team to compare an Indonesian gateway connection, a regional transit option, or an air-sea solution while considering customs status and final-mile delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Bandar Udara Internasional Sultan Hasanuddin handle international export cargo?International cargo handling is possible when an airline, handling agent, customs process, and security acceptance are confirmed. Our service team checks the actual export channel and available space for the required destination.

Can cargo be connected to another Indonesian city?It may be possible through domestic onward capacity, but the connection depends on the confirmed airline arrangement, transfer handling, cargo type, and destination schedule. We do not treat a passenger itinerary as a cargo connection guarantee.

How early should dangerous goods be declared?At quotation or booking stage. The shipper should provide the correct classification, UN number where applicable, packing details, labels, shipper’s declaration, and battery information before acceptance is requested.

What is required for seafood or other chilled cargo?Provide the product description, temperature range, packaging details, ready time, shelf-life constraint, and any sanitary or import documents. Cold-chain and acceptance capability must be confirmed for each flight.

Will customs inspection change the delivery time?It can. Inspection, document queries, licensing, valuation, or consignee response time may delay release. Our service team can coordinate with the appointed broker, but customs clearance remains subject to Indonesian authorities.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, city, country, telephone number, airport profile, and location description are based on the supplied airport record for this page. Operational statements are presented as planning guidance and must be reconfirmed against the current airline, ground-handler, customs, and security requirements.

Airport and aviation reference	icao.int · iata.org
Airport operator reference	injourneyairports.id
Indonesian civil aviation reference	hubud.dephub.go.id
Indonesian customs reference	beacukai.go.id
Verification boundary	Schedules, cargo space, acceptance cut-offs, terminal procedures, customs decisions, storage conditions, and charges are time-sensitive and require confirmation before shipment tender.