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Gateway to Morotai Island's wartime history and natural beauty.
Location
Morotai Island, Indonesia
Pitu Airport (IATA: OTI, ICAO: WAEW) is a regional airport located on Morotai Island in North Maluku province, Indonesia. It serves the regency of Pulau Morotai and is the primary air access point for the island, which is situated in the northern part of the Maluku archipelago.
The airport plays a vital role in connecting Morotai Island to other parts of Indonesia, particularly given the island's limited road and sea infrastructure. Morotai is historically significant as a major Allied base during World War II in the Pacific theater, and the airport area reflects that wartime legacy.
Flight connections typically link Pitu Airport to Ternate and occasionally other regional hubs in eastern Indonesia, supporting both local residents and the growing tourism sector focused on the island's dive sites and WWII heritage.
Terminals
The airport operates with a single small terminal building suited to its regional traffic volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to Daruba, the main town on Morotai Island, is available via road using taxis and informal shared transport.
Airlines here
Wings Air (a Lion Air Group subsidiary) is among the carriers operating services to and from Pitu Airport on regional routes.
Notable facts
- ›Morotai Island served as a major Allied military base during World War II, and the airfield has historical roots from that era.
- ›The airport is designated ICAO code WAEW and serves Pulau Morotai Regency in North Maluku province.
- ›Morotai is known for WWII underwater relics and wreck diving, driving modest tourism traffic through the airport.
- ›The island is one of Indonesia's designated Special Economic Zones, which has brought attention to improving its infrastructure including the airport.
- ›Pitu Airport handles low passenger volumes typical of remote eastern Indonesian island airports.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
