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Kepi Airport

Kepi, Indonesia

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Kepi Airport

Kepi, Indonesia
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Remote gateway serving the Asmat region of Papua, Indonesia.

Location
Kepi, Indonesia
Kepi Airport (IATA: KEI, ICAO: WAKP) is a small domestic airport serving the town of Kepi, the capital of Mappi Regency in the South Papua province of Indonesia. It provides essential air connectivity to this remote region of the island of New Guinea, where road infrastructure is extremely limited or nonexistent. The airport primarily supports light aircraft and small regional turboprop services, functioning as a lifeline for local communities, government officials, and humanitarian or missionary operations. Given the challenging terrain and dense jungle surrounding the area, aviation is often the only practical means of access. Kepi Airport is managed under Indonesia's network of small regional airports overseen by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). It plays a critical logistical role in supporting local administration, health services, and commerce in this isolated part of Papua.
Terminals
The airport has a basic, single small terminal building typical of remote Indonesian regional airports with minimal passenger facilities.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options are extremely limited, with travel between the airport and Kepi town typically by foot, motorcycle, or small vehicle on unpaved tracks.
Airlines here
Regional carriers such as Susi Air and missionary aviation organizations like MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship) have operated services to Kepi.
Notable facts
  • ›Kepi is the capital of Mappi Regency in South Papua province.
  • ›The airport serves one of the most remote and inaccessible regions of Indonesia.
  • ›Road connections to the outside world are virtually nonexistent, making air transport essential.
  • ›The surrounding region is home to indigenous Papuan communities living in traditional ways.
  • ›Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has historically provided vital humanitarian air services in this area.
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A remote gateway into the deep heart of Papua's wilderness

Kepi Airport is a small regional airstrip serving Kepi, the administrative center of Mappi Regency in South Papua province, Indonesia. It provides a vital air link for a community largely inaccessible by road, surrounded by dense lowland jungle and river systems. The airport plays a critical role in connecting local residents, government officials, and missionaries to larger hubs in Papua.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A modest single-building terminal offering basic passenger handling facilities for scheduled and charter flights.
Ground Transport
  • Ojek (motorcycle taxi) — primary local transport from the airstrip
  • Private vehicle arrangements through local contacts or guesthouses
  • Chartered speedboat for onward river travel to surrounding villages
Nearby Hotels
  • Local government guesthouses (penginapan) in Kepi town
  • Mission-operated lodging facilities near Kepi
Dining

There are no formal dining facilities inside the airport terminal. Visitors will find simple warungs (local food stalls) in Kepi town offering Indonesian staples such as nasi goreng and grilled fish. Travellers are advised to carry provisions, as options are limited and availability can be unpredictable.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm flight schedules directly with local operators like Susi Air or mission aviation services, as timetables change frequently.
  • Carry sufficient Indonesian Rupiah cash, as there are no ATMs or banking facilities at the airport.
  • Respect local Mappi community customs and seek guidance from local contacts before venturing beyond Kepi town.
  • Pack insect repellent and malaria prophylactics — the surrounding lowland jungle is a high-risk area.

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