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Stevanus Rumbewas Airport

Serui, Indonesia

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Stevanus Rumbewas Airport

Serui, Indonesia
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Gateway to Serui and the Yapen Islands of Papua.

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Serui, Indonesia
Stevanus Rumbewas Airport (IATA: ZRI, ICAO: WABO) is a domestic airport serving Serui, the capital of Kepulauan Yapen Regency in Papua Province, Indonesia. The airport provides essential air connectivity for this island community, which is situated on Yapen Island in Cenderawasih Bay. The airport is named after Stevanus Rumbewas, a local figure of significance to the region. It serves as a vital link for passengers and cargo traveling between Serui and other cities in Papua, given the limited road and sea transport alternatives in this remote area. Operations at the airport are modest in scale, with regional turboprop services connecting Serui to major Papuan hubs such as Biak and Jayapura. The airport plays a critical role in supporting the economic and social needs of the Yapen Islands population.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to low passenger volumes typical of regional Indonesian airports.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Serui town center is primarily by road using taxis or informal shared vehicles, as the airport is located close to the town.
Airlines here
Wings Air and Susi Air have operated regional routes connecting Serui to destinations including Biak and Jayapura.
Notable facts
  • ›Located on Yapen Island in Cenderawasih Bay, Papua Province, Indonesia.
  • ›Named after local figure Stevanus Rumbewas.
  • ›Serves as a critical transport link for the Kepulauan Yapen Regency.
  • ›The airport supports both passenger and cargo operations for this remote island community.
  • ›Runway conditions and limited infrastructure reflect the challenges of operating in remote Papua.
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Gateway to Yapen Island rising above Papua's island-studded waters

Stevanus Rumbewas Airport serves Serui, the capital of Yapen Islands Regency in Papua Province, Indonesia. Named after a local Papuan sports hero, the airport plays a vital role in connecting this remote island community to the broader Indonesian aviation network. It handles modest but essential domestic traffic, primarily linking Serui with Biak, Jayapura, and other regional hubs.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single small terminal building handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Ojek (motorcycle taxi) — most common and readily available transport from the airport
  • Angkot (shared minivan) — affordable local public transport into Serui town
  • Private car hire arranged through local guesthouses or contacts
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Serui
  • Penginapan Yapen
  • Losmen lokal Serui guesthouses
Dining

The airport terminal offers only very basic refreshment options, so travellers should not rely on in-terminal dining. Serui town nearby has small local warungs serving Papuan and Indonesian staples such as papeda, grilled fish, and nasi campur. It is advisable to carry snacks and water for your journey.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm flight schedules directly with your airline well in advance as services are limited and subject to change.
  • Arrive early as the terminal is small and check-in can close earlier than at major airports.
  • Exchange currency before arriving in Serui as banking and ATM facilities are limited on Yapen Island.
  • Coordinate ground transport in advance with your accommodation as taxis are not always waiting at the terminal.

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Stevanus Rumbewas Airport is an airport serving the town of Serui and the nearby towns and islands in the Yapen Islands Regency, Papua, Indonesia. The airport commenced operation on 19 December 2014, replacing the old Sudjarwo Tjondronegoro Airport which has been closed due to the lack of land for expansion to cope with the increasing passenger demands. The airport is named after Stevanus Rumbewas, a former Indonesian Navy officer who originated from Serui, and member of Indonesian Irian Independence Party (PKII).

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