Mopah International Airport

Mopah International Airport
Mopah International Airport

Mopah International Airport (Indonesian: Bandar Udara Internasional Mopah) (IATA: MKQ, ICAO: WAKK) is an airport in Merauke, Papua, Indonesia. The Airport is considered to be Indonesia's easternmost airport. The airport serves as the main gateway to several tourist destinations around Merauke, the most notably is the Wasur National Park.

Terminal Facilities

The check-in counter and baggage claim area now have a more minimalist interior. The airport's parking lot was also expanded to cater to more vehicles. The airport's toilet was also extensively renovated. The boarding lounge was expanded and now contains 381 seats for passengers. Canopies have been installed at the drop-off location outside the terminal building for passengers' comfort. Additionally, an ATM center and food court have been built in one corner of the terminal. Trees and green grass have been planted around the terminal to enhance its beauty and comfort.

The operation of the Airport is managed by UPT Ditjen Hubud, an agency under the Ministry of Transportation, Indonesia.

Public Transportation

Taxis and civil transport cars (Angkot) can be used as public transport alongside private vehicles. Taxi counters are available at the arrival hall.

Technical Specification

The Airport is situated at an elevation of 3 m (10 ft) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 16/34 with an asphalt surface measuring 2,500 m (8,202 ft) in length.

Airlines and Destinations

Currently, there are 4 airlines operating scheduled commercial flights from this Airport, with Jakarta, Jayapura, and Makassar being the popular routes.

Airlines Destinations
Garuda Indonesia Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta, Jayapura, Makassar
Lion Air Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta, Jayapura, Makassar
Susi Air Bomakia, Ewer, Kepi, Kimam, Mindiptanah, Okaba, Senggo, Wanam
Trigana Air Tanah Merah


Contact Information


Jl. PGT No. 1
Kel. Rimba Jaya
Kec. Merauke, Kab. Merauke
Papua 99611
Indonesia

Tel: +62 971 321164






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