Gateway to Papua's Bird's Head Peninsula and Cenderawasih Bay.
Opened
1943
Location
Biak, Indonesia
Frans Kaisiepo Airport is the primary commercial airport serving Biak, a city on Biak Island in West Papua province, Indonesia. It is named after Frans Kaisiepo, a prominent Papuan nationalist leader and Indonesian national hero. The airport serves as an important regional hub connecting Biak to major Indonesian cities and other destinations across Papua.
The airport has a single runway and handles both domestic and limited international traffic. Its strategic location near the equator historically made Biak a significant refueling stop for transpacific flights. The facility supports civilian operations as well as Indonesian military activities given its strategic importance in the region.
Flights from Frans Kaisiepo connect Biak to cities such as Jakarta, Makassar, and other Papuan destinations. The airport plays a vital role in the economic and social connectivity of the surrounding island communities that rely heavily on air transport.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Taxis and informal shared vehicles (angkot) are the main ground transport options connecting the airport to Biak city center, located a short distance away.
Airlines here
Garuda Indonesia and Wings Air are among the primary carriers operating scheduled services through Frans Kaisiepo Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Frans Kaisiepo, an Indonesian national hero from Papua.
- ›The airport was originally constructed by Japanese forces during World War II and later captured by Allied forces in 1944.
- ›Its equatorial location historically made Biak a key refueling stopover for transpacific aviation routes.
- ›The ICAO code WABB places it under Indonesian airspace in the eastern region.
- ›Biak Island's airport also supports Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) operations.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
