Pattimura International Airport — Ambon, Indonesia
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Distance & flight time from AMQ
Pattimura International Airport
Pattimura International Airport (AMQ) serves Ambon, the capital of Maluku province in eastern Indonesia, on Ambon Island within the historic Spice Islands region. Its ICAO code is WAPP, its elevation is a modest 33 feet above sea level, and a single runway handles a mix of domestic flights with occasional international service. Classified as a large airport within Indonesia's national aviation network, AMQ functions as the principal air gateway to the Maluku archipelago, linking Ambon with other major Indonesian cities and with smaller regional airstrips scattered across nearby islands such as Seram and Buru. The airport takes its name from Thomas Matulessy, popularly known as Pattimura, the Maluku-born freedom fighter who led an 1817 uprising against Dutch colonial rule and remains one of Indonesia's most revered national heroes. For travelers and cargo operators alike, Pattimura Airport is the essential link between this remote, island-studded province and the rest of the archipelago, supporting tourism, trade, and inter-island logistics throughout Maluku.
Runways at Pattimura International Airport (AMQ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 8202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Pattimura International Airport (AMQ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | AMBON APP | 121 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 125.4 MHz |
| INFO | AMBON INFO | 891.8 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 122.2 MHz |
Airports near Pattimura International Airport (AMQ)
- Namniwel Airport (NAM) — 138.7 km (86.2 mi)
- Fakfak Airport (FKQ) — 472.0 km (293.3 mi)
- Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ) — 473.6 km (294.3 mi)
- Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE) — 511.0 km (317.5 mi)
- Matahora Airport (WNI) — 524.0 km (325.6 mi)
- Baucau Airport (BCH) — 562.9 km (349.8 mi)
- Karel Sadsuitubun Airport (LUV) — 565.5 km (351.4 mi)
- Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) — 607.9 km (377.7 mi)
People typically look up AMQ to confirm a baggage tag matches Ambon ahead of a connecting flight through Jakarta, or to verify the code on air waybills for spice, fish, and copra shipments leaving Maluku by cargo carrier.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Pattimura International Airport?
The IATA code for Pattimura International Airport is AMQ.
What is the ICAO code for Pattimura International Airport?
The ICAO code for Pattimura International Airport is WAPP. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.