Rendani Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-16Rendani Airport is the main airport of Manokwari, the capital of West Papua province, on the Bird's Head Peninsula of Indonesian New Guinea. It sits about 3 km from the town centre. Japanese forces built it as a military airstrip in 1942 and 1943, and Dutch crews repaired it after wartime bombing.
Services at Rendani Airport
1 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- None listed yetCar Rentals
- 2optionsHotelsAston Niu Manokwari Hotel & Conference Center, Swiss-Belhotel ManokwariView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers477K476,804 in 2024
- Services2listed across 1 of 6 types
- Movements6.1K6,129 flights a year
- Local timeJayapura time
- IATAMKWICAO WAUU
- Opened1955
- Runways1
- Terminals1domestic
Terminals
1 terminal- PADomesticPassenger TerminalBatik Air, Lion Air, Super Air Jet, Susi Air, Wings Air
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- ManokwariNortheast of the airport3 km
Questions
Answers drawn from the listings on this page.
What are the airport codes for Rendani Airport?
Rendani Airport uses the following codes: IATA: MKW, ICAO: WAUU, Ident: WASR. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Rendani Airport located?
Rendani Airport is located in Manokwari, Papua Barat (West Papua), Indonesia. The airport coordinates are -0.8918°, 134.0490°.
What services are available at Rendani Airport?
Rendani Airport offers: 2 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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