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Stenkol Airport

Bintuni, Indonesia

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Stenkol Airport

Bintuni, Indonesia
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Remote gateway serving Bintuni Bay in West Papua.

Location
Bintuni, Indonesia
Stenkol Airport, designated with IATA code NTI and ICAO code WAUB, is a small regional airport serving the town of Bintuni in West Papua province, Indonesia. It provides essential air connectivity to a region that is otherwise difficult to access due to limited road infrastructure and dense surrounding terrain. The airport primarily handles domestic flights linking Bintuni to other cities in Papua and West Papua, supporting both the local population and the energy sector workforce active in the Bintuni Bay area, which hosts significant natural gas operations. Aircraft using the facility tend to be smaller turboprop types suited to the runway length and remote conditions. Given its remote location and limited infrastructure, Stenkol Airport plays a critical logistical role for the region, serving government officials, energy industry workers, and local residents who depend on air travel as a primary means of long-distance transport.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building typical of remote Indonesian regional airports, with basic passenger facilities.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport into Bintuni town is primarily via private vehicles or informal taxis, as no formal public transit system serves the route.
Airlines here
Regional Indonesian carriers such as Susi Air and Wings Air have operated services to and from Stenkol Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Stenkol Airport serves the Bintuni Bay region, home to the Tangguh LNG gas project, one of Indonesia's largest natural gas developments.
  • ›The surrounding area is characterized by mangrove forests and limited road connectivity, making air access critical.
  • ›The airport operates with a short runway suitable mainly for smaller turboprop and light aircraft.
  • ›Bintuni is the capital of Teluk Bintuni Regency in West Papua province.
  • ›The airport's remote setting means it is subject to tropical weather conditions that can affect flight operations.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
Gateway to the remote heart of West Papua's Bintuni Bay

Stenkol Airport serves Bintuni, a small but strategically significant town on the shores of Bintuni Bay in West Papua, Indonesia. The airport supports access to one of Indonesia's most resource-rich and ecologically sensitive regions, home to major natural gas operations and vast mangrove forests. It plays a vital role in connecting this isolated community to provincial and national air networks.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single modest terminal building handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis and ojek (motorcycle taxis) available outside the terminal
  • Private vehicle hire arranged through local guesthouses
  • Informal shared minivans heading toward central Bintuni
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Bintuni
  • Penginapan Setia Bintuni
  • Local guesthouses near the town centre
Dining

Food options inside the terminal are extremely limited, with at most a small warung or refreshment stall. Travellers are advised to eat in Bintuni town before departure, where simple Indonesian warungs serve local rice dishes and seafood. Provisions for longer journeys should be arranged in advance.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm flight schedules directly with airlines as services can be infrequent and subject to change.
  • Carry sufficient Indonesian rupiah cash as ATM availability in Bintuni is very limited.
  • Arrive early as the terminal has minimal waiting amenities and boarding procedures can be informal.
  • Arrange accommodation in advance, especially if visiting for LNG or resource-sector business purposes.

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