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Kokonao Airport

Kokonao, Indonesia

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Kokonao Airport

Kokonao, Indonesia
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Remote gateway serving the Kokonao region of Papua.

Location
Kokonao, Indonesia
Kokonao Airport (IATA: KOX, ICAO: WAYK) is a small domestic airport serving the town of Kokonao in Mimika Regency, Central Papua Province, Indonesia. The airport provides essential air access to this remote coastal community situated near the Arafura Sea. Given the lack of road infrastructure in the region, the airport serves as a critical lifeline for residents, connecting Kokonao to larger urban centers in Papua. Operations are limited in scale, primarily serving light aircraft and occasional regional turboprop services. The airport is managed under Indonesia's broader network of remote airstrips developed to support connectivity across the Papua provinces, where geography makes air travel the most practical means of transportation.
Terminals
The airport has a basic, single small terminal facility consistent with remote Indonesian airstrips of its class.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options from the airport into Kokonao town are limited, primarily consisting of informal local vehicles and motorcycle taxis.
Airlines here
Regional carriers such as Susi Air and missionary aviation operators have historically served routes connecting Kokonao to other Papuan destinations.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in Mimika Regency, Central Papua Province, Indonesia.
  • ›Serves a remote coastal community with limited road access.
  • ›Air travel is the primary means of connecting Kokonao to the outside world.
  • ›The airport is part of Indonesia's network of remote Papuan airstrips.
  • ›The surrounding area has historical significance related to early Dutch colonial presence in Papua.
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A remote gateway into the wild heart of Papua's interior

Kokonao Airport is a small, remote airstrip serving the coastal village of Kokonao in the Mimika Regency of Papua, Indonesia. It functions primarily as a lifeline connection for local communities in one of Indonesia's most geographically isolated regions, where road infrastructure is virtually absent. The airport plays a critical role in humanitarian, missionary, and essential goods transport for the surrounding area.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A basic single-room facility handling the minimal passenger and cargo traffic typical of a remote Papuan airstrip.
Ground Transport
  • Local ojek (motorcycle taxi) services near the airstrip
  • Chartered boat transport via nearby waterways
  • Private vehicle arrangements through local contacts
Nearby Hotels
  • Local guesthouses in Kokonao village
Dining

There are no formal dining facilities at the airport itself. Visitors should expect to rely on small local warungs (food stalls) in Kokonao village for basic Indonesian meals. Travellers are strongly advised to bring their own supplies, as food availability in this remote area can be unpredictable.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm all flights well in advance as schedules are infrequent and subject to change without notice.
  • Carry sufficient Indonesian rupiah cash, as there are no banking or ATM facilities in Kokonao.
  • Pack all essential medicines, food, and supplies before arriving, as resupply options are extremely limited.
  • Coordinate local accommodation and ground transport prior to travel through mission organisations or local contacts.

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