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Douw Aturure Airport

Nabire, Indonesia
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Gateway to Papua's Cenderawasih Bay region.

Location
Nabire, Indonesia
Douw Aturure Airport, designated by IATA code NBX and ICAO code WABI, serves Nabire, a coastal city in Central Papua province, Indonesia. The airport plays a vital role in connecting this remote region to larger Indonesian cities, as road infrastructure in the area remains limited. The airport was formerly known as Nabire Airport before being renamed after a local figure. It handles domestic flights primarily to other Papua destinations and to major hubs such as Makassar and Jakarta. Airlines such as Garuda Indonesia and Wings Air have operated services here, providing essential air links for the local population. Nabire itself is known as a base for diving and nature tourism around Cenderawasih Bay, one of the largest marine national parks in Indonesia, making the airport also relevant to ecotourism.
Terminals
The airport has a single modest terminal building serving domestic passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Nabire city center is primarily by taxi and ojek (motorcycle taxi), as no formal public transit system serves the airport.
Airlines here
Garuda Indonesia, Wings Air, and Trigana Air have operated domestic services at Douw Aturure Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Formerly known simply as Nabire Airport before renaming.
  • ›Serves as a key transport link in the remote Central Papua province.
  • ›Located near Cenderawasih Bay, a major marine national park.
  • ›The airport primarily handles domestic routes within Indonesia.
  • ›Limited road connectivity makes air travel essential for residents of Nabire.
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NBX → AMQJT · ATR
NBX → DJJJT · ATR
NBX → KNGJT · ATR
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Douw Aturure Airport
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Douw Aturure Airport is a domestic airport in Wanggar District, Nabire Regency, Central Papua, Indonesia. The airport began operations in 2023, replacing the old Nabire Airport in Nabire District, which was located just a few hundred meters from the city center. The airport is named after Isaias Douw, a former regent of Nabire Regency, with “Douw Aturure” being a title bestowed by coastal tribes in Nabire. Located about 12 km from the city center, the airport serves as the main gateway to Nabire, the capital of Central Papua, as well as the surrounding regions. It also provides access to nearby tourist destinations such as Teluk Cenderawasih National Park. Currently, the airport serves flights to major cities such as Makassar, Jayapura, and Timika, along with pioneer routes to rural areas in the interior.

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