Utarom Airport
Utarom Airport or Kaimana Airport (Indonesian: Bandar Udara Utarom) (IATA:
KNG, ICAO: WASK) is an airport serving Kaimana, located in the province of West
Papua in Indonesia. Due to increasing passengers, the airport was heavily
modernized. The airport development is done in several stages, which begin in
2012, followed in 2014, and was completed at the end of 2015.
Currently, Utarom Airport has a modern passenger terminal design like that of
Wamena Airport. Airport capacity also increased to be able to accommodate 102
passengers during peak hours.
Terminal Facilities
The passenger terminal is made more comfortable in order to improve service to
passengers. In total, the construction of a passenger terminal covering an area
of 1,800 square meters.
A wide variety of shops and stalls are available throughout the Airport,
including a mini market, clothes boutique, newsagent, restaurants, cafe 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 operation of the Airport is managed by UPT Ditjen Hubud, an agency under
Ministry of Transportation, Indonesia.
Public Transportation
Taxis and private transport cars 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 19 feet (6 m) above mean sea level. It
has one runway designated 01/19 with an asphalt surface measuring 2,000 by 30
metres (6,562 ft × 98 ft).
Utarom Airport which is a third class airport now has a runway length of 2,000 m
x 30 cm, two taxiways, an apron area of 170 m x 60 m. For the improvement of
aviation safety, the airport is also equipped with new navigation equipment such
as non-directional beacon (NDB), Doppler VHF omnidirectional range (DVOR),
precision approach path indicator (PAPI), and the airfield lighting system
(AFL).
The Airport is capable of accommodating aircraft such as the ATR 72-500 and
Boeing 737s.
Airlines and Destinations
Currently Utarom Airport is served by 2 passengers airlines with Ambon and Sorong are the most popular routes. Listed below are the airlines
and destination from / to this Airport.
| Airlines | Destinations |
| Nam Air | Fakfak |
| Wings Air | Ambon, Fakfak, Manokwari, Nabire, Sorong |
Contact Information
Kroy, Kaimana Sub-District
Kaimana Regency
West Papua 98654
Indonesia
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