Werur Airport (also known as Douglas Mac Arthur Airport) (IATA: WRR, ICAO: WAJY) is located in Tambrauw, Southwest Papua, Indonesia. It replaced the smaller, former World War II airfield, Sansapor Airfield.[1][2]
Airlines and destinations
Passenger
| Airlines | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Susi Air | Manokwari, Sorong |
Background
In 2014, the Indonesian government said they will provide Rp30 billion, or about US$2.5 million, from the state budget for the construction of the airfield. In the meantime, Gabriel Asem, Bupati of Tambrauw Regency, remarked that the administration has budgeted Rp9 billion, or about US$752 thousand, for the construction of the airport and Rp3 billion, or about US$250 thousand, for acquiring the land for the airport. The airport needs a land area of 200 hectares (490 acres), including for its runway, taxiway, and the apron. The area of the runway is 500 by 23 meters (1,640 ft × 75 ft), while the runway strip is 520 by 60 meters (1,710 ft × 200 ft).
The Werur Airport will facilitate the locals and tourists to reach Raja Ampat and other locations in Southwest Papua.[3]
References
- ^ "About Werur Airport". Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- ^ "Airport base :about werur". Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- ^ "New airport to be constructed in Tambrauw West papua". ANTARA News. 22 September 2014. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
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