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Namrole Airport

Namrole, Indonesia

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Namrole Airport

Namrole, Indonesia
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Remote gateway serving Buru Island in eastern Indonesia.

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Namrole, Indonesia
Namrole Airport (IATA: NRE, ICAO: WAPG) is a small regional airport located in Namrole, the capital of South Buru Regency on Buru Island, Maluku Province, Indonesia. It serves as an essential air link for communities in one of the more remote parts of the Indonesian archipelago. The airport handles limited scheduled regional flights, primarily connecting Namrole to other cities in Maluku and beyond. Given the island's geography and limited road infrastructure, air transport plays a critical role in the mobility of local residents and the movement of goods. Facilities at Namrole Airport are basic, reflecting the modest scale of traffic it accommodates. The airport is operated under Indonesia's network of small regional airstrips managed to support connectivity in outlying island communities.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to the low volume of regional passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport into Namrole town is primarily via private vehicles, ojek (motorcycle taxis), and informal shared transport.
Airlines here
Wings Air, a subsidiary of Lion Air Group, has operated regional services connecting Namrole to destinations within Maluku Province.
Notable facts
  • ›Located on Buru Island, the third-largest island in Maluku Province, Indonesia.
  • ›Serves South Buru Regency, a regency established in 2008.
  • ›Air travel is especially vital here due to limited road connectivity across the island.
  • ›The airport runway is short, limiting operations to smaller turboprop aircraft.
  • ›Buru Island was historically used as a political detention site during the Suharto era.
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A remote gateway to Buru Island's untamed natural landscapes

Namrole Airport is a small domestic airstrip serving Namrole, a town on the southern coast of Buru Island in Maluku Province, Indonesia. It plays a vital role in connecting this isolated community to regional centres given the limited road and sea infrastructure in the area. The airport serves as a lifeline for local residents and occasional visitors exploring Buru's forests and rivers.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single modest terminal building handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Ojek (motorcycle taxi) available outside the terminal
  • Shared minivan (angkot) services to Namrole town centre
  • Private car hire arranged through local guesthouses
Nearby Hotels
  • Local guesthouses in Namrole town
  • Penginapan family-run lodges near the town centre
Dining

Food options at the airport itself are extremely limited, with only basic snacks or drinks occasionally available. Visitors are advised to dine in Namrole town, where small warungs serve simple Indonesian meals such as nasi goreng and grilled fish. Stocking up on provisions before arrival is recommended for longer stays.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight schedule directly with the airline as services to Namrole are infrequent and subject to change.
  • Carry sufficient local currency (Indonesian Rupiah) as ATMs are scarce in Namrole.
  • Arrive early as the terminal is small and check-in procedures can vary in timing.
  • Arrange accommodation and ground transport in advance through your guesthouse, as options are very limited on arrival.

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Namrole Airport is a public airport on Buru island, which is one of the Maluku Islands in Indonesia.

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