Mathilda Batlayeri Airport
Mathilda Batlayeri Airport, also known as Bandar Udara Mathilda Batlayeri,
with IATA code SXK and ICAO code WAPS, is situated in Saumlaki, Tanimbar
Islands, Western Southeast Maluku Regency, Maluku, Indonesia.
This airport superseded the former Olilit Airport located south, which has since
been abandoned. It commemorates Mathilda Batlayeri, a local heroine from the
Tanimbar Islands who lost her life in 1953 while battling the Darul Islam rebel
movement in South Kalimantan.
Terminal Facilities
The newly constructed terminal boasts comfortable arrival and departure halls.
Outside the terminal, there are designated taxi stands and waiting areas.
Car Park: Ample vehicle parking spaces are available within walking distance of
the airport terminal.
The airport's operations are managed by UPT Ditjen Hubud.
Public Transportation
Various taxi and shuttle services are readily accessible from service providers
outside the arrival hall.
Technical Specifications
Mathilda Batlayeri Airport is positioned at an elevation of 125 meters (410
feet) above mean sea level. Presently, it features a single taxiway measuring
110 meters by 15 meters and an apron spanning 152 meters by 75 meters. The
current terminal occupies an area of 1,440 square meters. Expansion plans
include enlarging the terminal to 4,000 square meters initially, and
subsequently to 7,000 square meters. Additionally, the apron and taxiway will be
widened to accommodate larger aircraft.
As of now, the airport can only handle aircraft up to the ATR-72 due to the
runway's length of 1,641 meters. However, there are plans to extend the runway
to 2,000 meters by 2016, with further extension to 2,500 meters in subsequent
phases. The runway will also be widened from 30 meters to 45 meters,
facilitating the accommodation of larger aircraft such as the Boeing 737, Fokker
100, and Airbus A320.
Airlines and Destinations
Mathilda Batlayeri Airport is currently served by 5 airlines offering scheduled
commercial flights, with Ambon and Langgur being the most frequented routes.
| Airlines | Destinations |
| Aviastar | Langgur |
| Garuda Indonesia | Ambon |
| Susi Air | Langgur |
| Trigana Air | Langgur |
| Wings Air | Ambon |
Contact Information
Tumbur
Wer Tamrian
West Maluku Tenggara Regency
Maluku
Indonesia
Tel: +62 812 131 415
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