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Waren Airport

Momi-Papua Island, Indonesia

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Waren Airport

Momi-Papua Island, Indonesia
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Remote gateway serving Papua's Cenderawasih Bay region.

Location
Waren, Indonesia
Waren Airport (ICAO: WABW) is a small regional airport located in Waren, the capital of Waropen Regency in Papua Province, Indonesia. It serves as a vital air link for communities in and around the Cenderawasih Bay area, where surface transportation options are extremely limited. The airport primarily handles light aircraft and small turboprop operations connecting the region to larger hubs such as Nabire and Jayapura. It plays an important role in supporting local government, commerce, and humanitarian activities in this remote part of Indonesian Papua.
Terminals
The airport has a simple, single terminal building typical of small remote airstrips in Papua Province.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to Waren town is limited to informal taxi and ojek (motorcycle taxi) services, as no formal public transit exists.
Airlines here
Regional carriers such as Susi Air and similar Indonesian domestic operators have served or occasionally operated routes through Waren Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Waren is the administrative capital of Waropen Regency in Papua Province.
  • ›The airport has no assigned IATA code.
  • ›Air transport is critical in this region due to limited road infrastructure.
  • ›The airport supports access to the nearby Cenderawasih Bay National Park.
  • ›Operations are predominantly served by small turboprop and piston aircraft.
Wikipedia
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A remote gateway to the untouched islands of eastern Indonesia

Waren Airport is a small regional airstrip serving Waren, a town on the northern coast of Yapen Island in West Papua Province, Indonesia. It plays a vital role in connecting this isolated coastal community to the broader air network of eastern Indonesia. The airport serves as a lifeline for local residents, traders, and occasional visitors drawn to the region's rich marine biodiversity.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A modest single-building terminal handling limited domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Ojek (motorcycle taxi) from terminal to town
  • Shared minivan (angkot) for local routes
  • Private car hire arranged through local contacts
Nearby Hotels
  • Penginapan Waren (local guesthouse)
  • Losmen Yapen (budget lodging in town)
  • Homestay accommodations near waterfront
Dining

Food options at the airport itself are extremely limited, with little to no formal in-terminal dining. The town of Waren has small warungs (local eateries) serving Indonesian staples such as nasi goreng, mie goreng, and fresh local seafood. Travellers are advised to eat in town before departure.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm flight schedules directly with airlines as services are infrequent and subject to change.
  • Carry sufficient local cash (IDR) as ATM access in Waren is very limited.
  • Arrive early as check-in procedures can be informal and unpredictable at remote airstrips.
  • Pack insect repellent and basic supplies, as the area has limited retail infrastructure.

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