Silangit Airport Changed Name: Sisingamangaraja or Nommensen?

Jokowi at Silangit Airport

Silangit Airport, located in Siborong-borong, North Tapanuli, North Sumatra Province is proposed to be renamed Sisingamangaraja Airport. The change of name is an effort of appreciation to Sisingamangaraja XII, a national hero from North Tapanuli.

Silangit Airport has so far contributed much to the ease of flight of Tapanuli and surrounding communities, as it no longer has to go through Kuala Namu Airport in Deli Serdang. More specifically, Silangit Airport is projected as an airport that directly supports Lake Toba tourism. With the Silangit Airport, tourists only need an hour to get to Lake Toba. Different when landing at Kuala Namu, which must travel overland 4-5 more hours.

Silangit Airport whose name changes have been submitted to President Jokowi, in the near future will be decided. Whether the proposed Sisingamangaraja Airport will be accepted or choose another name such as Nommensen Airport. Nommensen Airport refers to the German missionary DR IL Nommensen who has contributed a lot to human development in Tapanuli.

Now, the decision is in the hands of President Jokowi.