Domine Eduard Osok Airport (Sorong Airport)
Domine Eduard Osok Airport (also known as Sorong Airport) (IATA: SOQ, ICAO:
WASS) is an airport in Sorong, West Papua, Indonesia. It is one of the largest
and busiest airports on the Bird's Head Peninsula. It replaced the smaller,
former World War II airfield, Jefman Airport on the island of Jefman.
Domine Eduard Osok Airport serves as a major gateway to the Raja Ampat Islands,
since it is closer to the city of Sorong, compared to the provincial capital of
Manokwari. Due to increasing demand, the government has lengthen the runway to
2,500 m from 1,950 m so that the airport can accommodate Boeing 737 and Airbus
A320.
Terminal Facilities
The new terminal could accommodate 2,4 million passenger per year, three times
larger than the current terminal, which could only accommodate 700,000 passenger
per year.
A wide variety of shops and stalls are available throughout the Airport,
including a mini market, clothes boutique, newsagent, restaurants, cafe, ATMs
and a shop selling local handicrafts.
The airport provides safe and secure short term and long term parking for your
vehicle during your trip.
The Airport is operated and managed by PT Angkasa Pura I.
Public Transportation
Taxis and civil transport cars (Angkot) can be used as public transport
alongside private vehicles. Taxi counter are available at the arrival hall. The
taxi ride from Sorong Airport to the ferry harbour takes around 10-20 minutes.
Technical Specification
The Airport resides at an elevation of 3 m (10 ft) above mean sea level. It has
one runway designated 09/27 with an asphalt surface measuring 2,500 m (6,398 ft)
in length.
Airlines and Destinations
Currently there are 8 airlines operate schedule commercial flights from this
Airport with Jakarta is the most popular route.
Airlines and destinations connecting to
Sorong Airport:
| Airlines | Destinations |
| Batik Air | Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta, Makassar, Manokwari, Surabaya |
| Citilink | Surabaya |
| Garuda Indonesia | Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta |
| Indonesia AirAsia | Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta |
| Lion Air | Jayapura, Manado |
| Sriwijaya Air | Ambon, Makassar, Manado, Manokwari, Timika |
| Susi Air | Ayawasi, Bintuni, Inanwatan, Kabare, Teminabuan, Waisai |
| Wings Air | Ambon, Fakfak, Manokwari |
Contact Information
Jl. Basuki Rahmat, KM. 8
Kel. Remu Selatan
Kec. Sorong Timur
Kota Sorong
Papua Barat 98415
Indonesia
Tel: +62 951 327698 / 321631
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