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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport has a spacious new terminal.",
    "Use free Wi\u2011Fi and expect thorough security checks on domestic departures.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport."
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  "icao": "WIBB",
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  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 0.4608,
  "layover_planner_info": "Single terminal.",
  "longitude": 101.444,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 35,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 75,
  "mct_interline": 110,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 75,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
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  "name": "Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport",
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "AAP",
      "name": "Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "DUM",
      "name": "Pinang Kampai Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "PPR",
      "name": "Tuanku Tambusai Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "RGT",
      "name": "Japura Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SEQ",
      "name": "Sungai Pakning Bengkalis Airport"
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  "terminal_info": "Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (IATA: PKU, ICAO: WIBB) serves as the primary aviation gateway to Pekanbaru, the bustling capital of Riau Province and Indonesia's petroleum industry epicenter, strategically positioned to support one of Southeast Asia's most important oil and gas production regions. Named after Sultan Syarif Kasim, the last ruler of the Sultanate of Siak Sri Indrapura, this modern international facility provides essential access to Indonesia's energy capital where multinational petroleum companies, palm oil industries, and traditional Malay culture converge in one of the archipelago's most economically significant provinces. The airport's infrastructure reflects Riau's strategic importance in Indonesia's energy sector, featuring contemporary terminal facilities designed to accommodate the steady flow of business travelers, energy industry personnel, and tourists exploring traditional Malay heritage sites.\n\nThe airport features comprehensive international-standard infrastructure with modern passenger terminals, cargo facilities, and technical services designed to support both domestic and international operations connecting Riau Province to regional and global markets. Terminal facilities include business lounges, dining options featuring local Malay cuisine, and services tailored to the needs of petroleum industry professionals and government officials who frequently transit through this energy industry hub. The facility operates under Indonesian aviation authority oversight with security protocols reflecting the strategic importance of serving one of the country's most economically vital provinces.\n\nOperational services support the diverse aviation needs of Indonesia's energy capital, facilitating connections for petroleum engineers, corporate executives, government officials, and tourists drawn to explore traditional Malay palaces, mosques, and cultural sites throughout Riau Province. The airport coordinates with oil and gas companies operating throughout the region, providing charter flight services for offshore platforms and remote energy facilities while maintaining scheduled passenger services to major Indonesian cities and international destinations. Ground services include cargo handling capabilities essential for supporting energy industry operations and traditional export industries including palm oil production.\n\nSultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport represents more than regional transportation infrastructure; it serves as a vital economic gateway connecting Indonesia's petroleum heartland to national and international markets while preserving access to traditional Malay culture and historical sites that define Riau Province's unique identity. The facility's modern capabilities demonstrate aviation's role in supporting both industrial development and cultural preservation, enabling economic growth while maintaining connections to the traditional Malay sultanate heritage that continues to influence regional culture and governance.",
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