Kebar Airport (KEQ)
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FAQ about Kebar Airport (KEQ)
Kebar Airport is in Kebar District, Tambrauw Regency, Southwest Papua Province, Indonesia.
Kebar Airport uses the IATA code KEQ and the ICAO code WAUK.
Kebar Airport mainly handles pioneer flights on small aircraft. Flights are limited, so check the latest schedule before you travel.
Kebar Airport has a single runway of around 800 metres, suited to small aircraft such as the Cessna Caravan.
Yes. Small planes serving Kebar Airport have tight weight limits, so pack light and confirm your allowance with the operator.
Kebar Airport is run by Indonesia's Directorate General of Civil Aviation, part of the Ministry of Transportation.
Kebar Airport links remote inland areas of Tambrauw with other parts of Southwest Papua and supports the delivery of supplies where roads are limited.
Yes. The government plans to extend the Kebar Airport runway and add facilities such as an apron and a passenger terminal.
Kebar Airport (KEQ)
About Kebar Airport
Kebar Airport (KEQ) is a small pioneer airstrip in Kebar District, Tambrauw Regency, in Indonesia's Southwest Papua Province. It is run by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation under the Ministry of Transportation and plays a practical role: linking remote inland communities with the wider region where road access is difficult.
Kebar Airport and the Tambrauw Area
Kebar lies in the interior of the Bird's Head Peninsula, away from the coast. Travel overland in this part of Tambrauw can be slow, so the airstrip is an important lifeline for people, supplies and logistics.
Runway and Facilities at Kebar
The airport has a single short runway of around 800 metres. It suits small aircraft such as the Cessna Caravan, which carry a handful of passengers and cargo. Facilities are basic, and the government has plans to extend the runway and add an apron and passenger terminal.
Flights from Kebar Airport
Kebar is served by pioneer flights on small aircraft rather than regular airline schedules. Flights are limited, and operators and days can change at short notice. Check the latest schedule with the operator or local authorities before you plan a trip, and have a backup plan in case of weather.
Travel Tips for Kebar
- Pack light. Small aircraft have strict weight limits for passengers and bags.
- Arrange onward transport and accommodation in Kebar before you arrive.
- For longer journeys, the larger airport in Manokwari is the usual regional hub.
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