Airport code
MKQ — Mopah Airport
MKQ is the IATA code for Mopah Airport, an airport serving Merauke, Indonesia. Its ICAO code is WAKK, and it operates in the Asia/Jayapura time zone (UTC+9). The airport sits at -8.5203, 140.4180 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m).
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About Mopah Airport
Mopah Airport is a domestic airport located in Merauke, the largest town in South Papua province, Indonesia. It is the second easternmost airport in Indonesia after Sentani International Airport in Jayapura. Situated approximately 3 km from the town center, it is the largest and busiest airport in South Papua, serving as the primary gateway to Merauke and the province as a whole. The airport also provides access to nearby tourist destinations, most notably Wasur National Park.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | MKQ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | WAKK |
| Airport name | Mopah Airport |
| City | Merauke |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Time zone | Asia/Jayapura (UTC+9) |
| Latitude | -8.5203 |
| Longitude | 140.4180 |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 6,070 ft (1,850 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Mopah Airport?
The IATA code for Mopah Airport is MKQ.
What is the ICAO code for Mopah Airport?
The ICAO code for Mopah Airport is WAKK.
Where is MKQ airport located?
Mopah Airport (MKQ) is located in Merauke, Indonesia.
What time zone is MKQ in?
Mopah Airport operates in the Asia/Jayapura time zone, which is UTC+9.
What is the nearest airport to MKQ?
The nearest airport to Mopah Airport (MKQ) is Boigu Airport (GIC) in Boigu Island, about 213 km away.
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