Pattimura Airport
Pattimura Airport is an airport in Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia (IATA: AMQ, ICAO:
WAPP). The Airport also serves the arrival in the country with an area of 2,500
m² runway and abroad with a broad foundation of 400 m2. The Airport is within 38
kilometers of the city of Ambon.
Ambon Pattimura Airport is located on one of the islands in the Maluku islands,
it is a very strategic area. The Airport was named after Pattimura, regarded a
national hero in Indonesia who fought against the Dutch in 1816.
Terminal Facilities
The Airport are facilities with immigration, quarantine, customs clearance,
cargo buildings, restaurants, public telephones and post office. Free Wi-Fi
internet is available on the airport.
There are multiple ATM's available outside the terminal building near the Damri
bus waiting place. The banks that have ATM's at the Ambon airport including Bank
Mandiri, Bank BNI, Bank BRI, Bank Maluku and Bank BCA.
The international terminal is 1,200 m2 (gates C & D) and has an annual capacity
of 70,000 passengers. The domestic terminal is 7,393 m2 (gates A & B) and has an
annual capacity of 406,000 passengers.
The Airport is operated and managed by PT Angkasa Pura I.
Public Transportation
Taxis: Taxis are located outside the terminal and are unmarked cars and vans.
There are no marked/metered taxis in Ambon. There are always plenty of drivers
anxious to take you anywhere you want to go. The drive around the bay to the
city takes about an hour and costs Rp 150,000 – Rp 200,000. Usually the later in
the day, most likely the taxi drivers are willing to lower down the fares.
Bus: Damri bus company operates 4 times daily between the airport and Ambon
city. Bus routes from the airport to Ambon City center takes you through these
routes: Bandara – Hative Besar – Wayame – Rumah Tiga – Waiheru – Nania – Passo –
Lateri – Halong – Galala – Batu Merah – Kantor DPRD – Hotel Manise – Hotel
Amboina – Tugu Trikora – Mangga Dua – Kantor Jasindo – Hotel Abd. Alie – AY
Patti – Lapangan Merdeka.
Motorcycle Taxi: If the weather is nice you can take a motorcycle taxi. Just
walk out of the airport and say "ojek" and you will find a motorcycle taxi
driver ready and waiting. Be sure and agree on a price before you depart. If you
are going to town, expect to pay at least Rp 30,000. This is the fastest way to
get to town from the airport.
Car Park: There are plenty of vehicle parking space within walk distance outside
the terminal.
Technical Specification
The Airport is resides at an elevation of 10 m (33 ft) above mean sea level. It
has one runway designated 04/22 with an asphalt surface measuring 2,500 m (8,202
ft) in length.
Airlines and Destinations
Currently there are 10 airlines operate schedule commercial flights from
this Airport with Jakarta and Makassar are the most popular routes.
Airlines and destinations connecting to Pattimura Airport:
| Airlines | Destinations |
| Airfast Indonesia | Manado |
| Aviastar | Banda, Namlea, Namrole |
| Batik Air | Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta, Makassar, Jakarta Halim Perdanakusuma |
| Citilink | Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta, Makassar, Jakarta Halim Perdanakusuma |
| Garuda Indonesia | Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta, Makassar |
| Lion Air | Jakarta–Soekarno-Hatta, Makassar, Surabaya |
| Sriwijaya Air | Langgur, Makassar, Ternate |
| Susi Air | Banda, Namlea |
| Trigana Air Service | Bula, Dobo, Langgur, Moa, Namrole, Sanana, Saumlaki |
| Wings Air | Dobo, Fakfak, Langgur, Manado, Nabire, Namlea, Sanana, Saumlaki, Sorong, Ternate |
Contact Information
Jl. Dr. Leimena - Laha
Ambon - 97236
Maluku - Indonesia
Tel: (0911) 323771
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