Remote gateway serving the interior of Papua, Indonesia.
Location
Tanah Merah, Indonesia
Tanah Merah Airport (IATA: TMH, ICAO: WAKT) is a small regional airport serving the town of Tanah Merah, the capital of Boven Digoel Regency in South Papua province, Indonesia. It provides essential air connectivity to a remote region where road infrastructure is limited and river transport is the primary alternative.
The airport supports light aircraft and turboprop operations, primarily serving government officials, NGO workers, missionaries, and local residents. It plays a vital role in linking isolated communities in the interior of Papua to larger urban centers such as Merauke and Jayapura.
Terminals
The airport has a small, basic terminal facility typical of remote regional airports in Papua.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport into Tanah Merah town is limited, with informal taxis and vehicles being the primary options.
Airlines here
Susi Air and other small regional carriers have historically operated services to Tanah Merah, connecting it to Merauke and surrounding areas.
Notable facts
- ›Located in Boven Digoel Regency, one of the most remote regencies in Indonesia.
- ›The surrounding region is characterized by dense tropical rainforest and limited road access.
- ›River transport along the Digoel River complements air access as a key travel option.
- ›The area historically served as a Dutch colonial exile site for political prisoners.
- ›The airport primarily handles light aircraft and small turboprop aircraft due to its runway limitations.
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