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Douw Aturure Airport

Nabire, Indonesia

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Douw Aturure Airport

Nabire, Indonesia

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Gateway to Papua's Cenderawasih Bay region.

Location

Nabire, Indonesia

Douw Aturure Airport, designated by IATA code NBX and ICAO code WABI, serves Nabire, a coastal city in Central Papua province, Indonesia. The airport plays a vital role in connecting this remote region to larger Indonesian cities, as road infrastructure in the area remains limited. The airport was formerly known as Nabire Airport before being renamed after a local figure. It handles domestic flights primarily to other Papua destinations and to major hubs such as Makassar and Jakarta. Airlines such as Garuda Indonesia and Wings Air have operated services here, providing essential air links for the local population. Nabire itself is known as a base for diving and nature tourism around Cenderawasih Bay, one of the largest marine national parks in Indonesia, making the airport also relevant to ecotourism.

Terminals

The airport has a single modest terminal building serving domestic passengers.

Getting to & from

Ground transport to Nabire city center is primarily by taxi and ojek (motorcycle taxi), as no formal public transit system serves the airport.

Airlines here

Garuda Indonesia, Wings Air, and Trigana Air have operated domestic services at Douw Aturure Airport.

Notable facts

›Formerly known simply as Nabire Airport before renaming.
›Serves as a key transport link in the remote Central Papua province.
›Located near Cenderawasih Bay, a major marine national park.
›The airport primarily handles domestic routes within Indonesia.
›Limited road connectivity makes air travel essential for residents of Nabire.

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Gateway to the heart of Papua's remote highland and coastal wilderness

Douw Aturure Airport serves Nabire, a small coastal city in Papua province, Indonesia, acting as a vital air link for a region where road infrastructure remains extremely limited. Named after a local Papuan figure, the airport supports both commercial and missionary aviation operations that connect isolated communities across the surrounding highlands and islands. It plays an essential role in the daily life of Nabire's residents, facilitating access to goods, healthcare, and inter-island connectivity.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A single modest terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.

Ground Transport

Taxis and ojek (motorcycle taxis) available outside the terminal
Privately arranged minivans for groups or hotel transfers
Car rental through local informal operators in Nabire town

Nearby Hotels

Hotel Nusantara Nabire
Hotel Mapia Nabire
Penginapan Sederhana Nabire
Hotel Sarmi Nabire

Dining

The terminal offers very limited food and beverage options, typically small local warung-style stalls serving Indonesian staples such as nasi goreng and mie goreng. Better dining options are found in Nabire town, where local restaurants serve fresh Papuan fish and seafood alongside standard Indonesian fare. Travellers are advised to eat before arriving at the airport for longer waits.

Traveller Tips

Confirm flight schedules directly with your airline as services to Nabire are subject to frequent changes and weather delays.
Carry sufficient local currency (Indonesian Rupiah) as ATM access near the airport is unreliable.
Arrange hotel transfers or transport in advance, as formal taxi services at the airport are limited.
Allow extra time for check-in as security and ground handling can be slow during peak local travel periods.

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Route map (3 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Lion Mentari Airlines

Routes

NBX → AMQJT · ATR

NBX → DJJJT · ATR

NBX → KNGJT · ATR

Aircraft operating here

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-6003 routes

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