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.
To increase the capacity of the terminal, the terminal building was extensively
renovated in 2015. The Airport terminal was expanded from just 1.972 m2 to 4.634
m2. It can now cater around 200,000 passenger annually.
Terminal Facilities
The check-in counter and baggage claim area now has a more minimalist interior.
The airport's parking lot was also expanded to cater more vehicles.
The airport's toilet was also renovated extensively. The boarding lounge was
also expanded and now contains 381 seats for the passengers to seat on. Outside
the terminal building, canopy has now been installed at the drop off location so
that passengers avoid the heat and rain when they arrive at the terminal
building.
In one corner of the terminal, ATM Center also food court are now built. To add
to the beauty and comfort for the passengers, around the terminal has been
planted with trees and green grass.
The operation of the Airport is managed by UPT Ditjen Hubud, an agency under
Ministry of Transportation, Indonesia.
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.
Technical Specification
The Airport is resides 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 operate schedule commercial flights from this
Airport with Jakarta, Jayapura and Makassar are the popular routes.
Airlines and destinations connecting to
Mopah International Airport:
| 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 Service | 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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