Teluk Kepayang Airport

Teluk Kepayang, Indonesia

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Teluk Kepayang Airport

Teluk Kepayang, Indonesia

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Remote airstrip serving Teluk Kepayang in Indonesian Borneo.

Location

Teluk Kepayang, Indonesia

Teluk Kepayang Airport (ICAO: WAOT) is a small general aviation airstrip located in Teluk Kepayang, a remote area within the Indonesian province of Kalimantan. It serves as a basic access point for communities in the surrounding region that are difficult to reach by road. The airport handles light aircraft and occasional charter or missionary flights, reflecting its role as a remote outpost facility rather than a commercial hub. Infrastructure is minimal, consistent with many small airstrips across the interior of Borneo. Detailed operational records, including the year it was established and current scheduling, are not widely documented in public sources.

Notable facts

›ICAO code is WAOT; the airport has no assigned IATA code.
›Located in the Indonesian portion of Borneo (Kalimantan).
›Serves as a remote access point for communities with limited road connectivity.
›Primarily used by light, general aviation, or charter aircraft.
›Detailed public documentation on facilities and operations is very limited.

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A quiet gateway to the remote reaches of Indonesian Borneo

Teluk Kepayang Airport is a small regional airstrip located in Teluk Kepayang, a remote area in the East Kalimantan province of Indonesia. Serving limited scheduled and charter flights, it connects isolated communities in the Bornean interior to the broader Indonesian aviation network. Its modest infrastructure reflects the frontier character of the surrounding region, where river and air transport remain essential lifelines.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A single small terminal building handling all passenger arrivals and departures with basic amenities.

Ground Transport

Local taxis and ojek (motorcycle taxis) available outside the terminal
Private car hire arranged through local guesthouses
River boat connections to nearby settlements

Nearby Hotels

Local guesthouses in Teluk Kepayang town
Budget lodgings along the main road near the airstrip

Dining

Food options at the airport itself are extremely limited, with at most a small refreshment stand available. Visitors are advised to seek local warungs (small eateries) in the nearby town for simple Indonesian meals such as nasi goreng and mie goreng. Stocking up on snacks before arrival is recommended for those with connecting travel plans.

Traveller Tips

Confirm your flight schedule directly with the airline as services are infrequent and subject to change
Carry sufficient Indonesian rupiah as ATMs are scarce in this remote area
Arrange ground transport in advance through your accommodation as taxis may not be readily available
Expect basic facilities — bring your own water and snacks for the journey

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