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Kufar Airport

Indonesia

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Kufar Airport

—, Indonesia
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Remote airstrip serving the interior of Papua, Indonesia.

Location
Papua, Indonesia
Kufar Airport is a small general aviation airstrip located in the Papua province of Indonesia, identified by the ICAO code WAPU. It serves a remote area of the Indonesian interior, providing essential air access to communities that are otherwise difficult to reach by road or river. The airport is typical of many small airstrips found throughout Papua, primarily supporting missionary aviation organizations, government flights, and humanitarian relief operations. Scheduled commercial airline service is limited or absent, and the facility is basic in infrastructure. Given its remote location and limited data availability, detailed operational statistics and facility information are not widely documented in public aviation records.
Airlines here
The airport is primarily served by small charter and missionary aviation operators rather than scheduled commercial airlines.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the remote interior of Papua province, Indonesia.
  • ›Identified by ICAO code WAPU with no assigned IATA code.
  • ›Primarily supports general aviation, missionary, and humanitarian flights.
  • ›Road access to the surrounding region is extremely limited.
  • ›Infrastructure is minimal, typical of remote Papuan airstrips.
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Gateway to remote Indonesian skies, where jungle meets the runway

Kufar Airport, designated WAPU, is a small regional airstrip located in Indonesia, serving communities in a remote area of the archipelago. It plays a vital role in connecting isolated settlements where road infrastructure is limited or absent. The airport primarily supports light aircraft, missionary flights, and essential cargo services for the surrounding region.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A modest single-building facility handling arrivals, departures, and basic passenger processing for regional flights.
Ground Transport
  • Local taxis and ojek (motorcycle taxis) near the airstrip
  • Private vehicle arrangements through local contacts or guesthouses
Nearby Hotels
  • Local guesthouses (penginapan) in the nearest town
  • Community homestays arranged through local contacts
Dining

Food options at Kufar Airport are extremely limited given its remote setting, with no formal airport restaurant. Travellers should plan to bring supplies or arrange meals through local guesthouses in the surrounding community.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm flight schedules well in advance as services are infrequent and subject to weather cancellations
  • Carry sufficient local currency as ATMs and banking services may not be available nearby
  • Pack essential supplies including food, water, and medications before travelling to this remote area
  • Coordinate ground arrangements with your accommodation or local contact prior to arrival

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