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Dewadaru Airport

Karimunjawa, Indonesia

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Dewadaru Airport

Karimunjawa, Indonesia
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Gateway to the pristine Karimunjawa island archipelago.

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Karimunjawa, Indonesia
Dewadaru Airport (IATA: KWB, ICAO: WAHU) is a small regional airport serving Karimunjawa, a group of islands in the Java Sea that form part of Jepara Regency in Central Java, Indonesia. The airport provides essential air connectivity to this remote island destination, which is otherwise accessible primarily by ferry from Jepara or Semarang. The airport is named after the Dewadaru tree, a plant considered sacred and iconic to the Karimunjawa archipelago. Due to the islands' growing popularity as an ecotourism and marine tourism destination, the airport serves travelers seeking access to coral reefs, white-sand beaches, and protected marine national park areas. Flight operations are limited in frequency and capacity, reflecting the modest scale of the facility and the relatively small population of the islands. The airport primarily handles turboprop and small aircraft given the short runway length.
Terminals
The airport features a single small terminal building with basic passenger facilities suited to its low-volume regional operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to the main village and harbor area of Karimunjawa is typically available via motorcycle taxi or chartered vehicle over a short distance.
Airlines here
Wings Air (a Lion Air Group subsidiary) has operated scheduled services connecting Karimunjawa to Semarang's Ahmad Yani Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is located on Karimunjawa Island, the largest island in the 27-island Karimunjawa archipelago.
  • ›Karimunjawa is home to a protected national marine park known for coral reefs and diverse marine life.
  • ›The airport's short runway limits operations to smaller turboprop aircraft.
  • ›Ferry services from Jepara and Semarang remain the primary means of reaching Karimunjawa due to limited flight frequency.
  • ›The airport is named after the Dewadaru tree (Fragraea racemosa), considered a symbol of Karimunjawa.
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Gateway to Karimunjawa's pristine islands and turquoise tropical waters

Dewadaru Airport serves the remote Karimunjawa archipelago in Central Java, Indonesia, providing a vital air link to this protected national park and marine reserve. Originally a small airstrip, it has grown into the primary entry point for visitors seeking the island chain's coral reefs and white-sand beaches. Its limited infrastructure reflects the unspoiled, low-tourism character of the destination it serves.

Terminals
  • Single Terminal — A compact, single-building terminal handling all arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Ojek (motorcycle taxi) — the most common and practical local transport option
  • Chartered minivan or car hire arranged through local guesthouses
  • Bicycle rental available in Karimunjawa town for independent exploration
Nearby Hotels
  • Kura Kura Resort Karimunjawa
  • Dewadaru Guesthouse
  • Karimunjawa Beach Hotel
  • Nusa Permai Resort
Dining

The airport itself offers only the most basic refreshments, so travellers should not rely on in-terminal dining. Karimunjawa town, a short ride away, has a handful of warungs and small restaurants serving fresh grilled seafood and Indonesian staples. Guesthouses typically provide home-cooked meals that reflect the island's abundant daily catch.

Traveller Tips
  • Flight schedules to Karimunjawa are limited and subject to weather cancellations — always have a flexible itinerary.
  • Carry sufficient cash before arriving; ATMs on the island are scarce and frequently out of service.
  • Confirm your accommodation transfer in advance as there is no formal taxi rank at the airport.
  • Arrive early for departure as the terminal is small and check-in can occasionally be informal and fast-moving.

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Dewandaru Airport is an airport serving Karimunjawa, an archipelago in Central Java province of Indonesia. It is located on Kemujan Island in Karimunjawa. Kemujan Island is considered to be a part of Karimun Island, the largest island in Karimunjawa, as both islands are only separated by a small river. The distance from the airport to the city centre at Karimun Island is 22 kilometres. Dewandaru Airport has one runway, with dimensions of 1,400 metres (4,593 ft) by 30 metres (98 ft), which allows the operation of aircraft up to ATR 72-600.

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