Masjid Tanjak Bandara
Nongsa, Batam, Riau Islands, Indonesia
Masjid Tanjak Bandara is a stronger replacement than the duplicative Barelang drive entry because Batam’s official tourism system identifies it as a distinct site in Nongsa and classifies it as a religious tourism destination. On the SISPEK Nongsa page, the attraction appears by name as Masjid Tanjak Bandara under the category destinasi wisata religi, giving it a clear single-site identity that can be catalogued without overlap. It also adds welcome variety to the Batam activities list by moving away from repeated bridge and corridor experiences and towards architecture, civic symbolism and local religious life. The evidence reviewed is tourism-database based rather than a dedicated operator page, so the description is intentionally restrained. I can support the attraction name, district and tourism category from official Batam sources, but not detailed visitor programming, guided-tour arrangements or formal opening schedules beyond normal mosque etiquette. Access should therefore be understood as respectful public access appropriate to an active place of worship, with modest dress and sensitivity around prayer times. That is a more useful and distinct inclusion than a second Barelang-themed listing that duplicated rank one conceptually. Within a Batam itinerary, Masjid Tanjak Bandara also works well geographically for travellers already using the Nongsa and airport side of the island, making it a practical addition as well as a cleaner editorial correction.