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Remote airstrip serving the upper Mahakam River region.
Location
Long Apari, Indonesia
Long Apari Airport (ICAO: WAGL) is a small, remote airstrip located in Long Apari, a village in the interior of East Kalimantan province, Indonesia. It serves as a vital air link for communities in the upper Mahakam River area, which is otherwise accessible only by river or on foot through dense rainforest.
The airport primarily supports missionary, charter, and light aircraft operations, connecting isolated Dayak communities to larger towns and cities in Kalimantan. It plays a critical role in the delivery of essential supplies, medical services, and personnel to one of the most geographically isolated parts of Borneo.
Due to its remote location and limited infrastructure, the airstrip accommodates only small propeller-driven aircraft. It lacks the facilities typical of commercial airports and operates under basic conditions suited to its frontier environment.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options from the airstrip are extremely limited, with river travel being the primary alternative means of reaching surrounding settlements.
Airlines here
Operations are primarily conducted by missionary aviation organizations and charter operators serving remote Kalimantan communities.
Notable facts
- ›Located in the remote upper Mahakam River basin of East Kalimantan, Borneo.
- ›Serves isolated Dayak indigenous communities with no road access to the outside world.
- ›Accommodates only small, light propeller-driven aircraft due to runway limitations.
- ›Missionary aviation organizations have historically been key operators at this airstrip.
- ›The surrounding region is characterized by dense tropical rainforest and high biodiversity.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
