Babo Airport — Babo, Indonesia
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Distance & flight time from BXB
Babo Airport
Babo Airport serves the coastal town of Babo in West Papua, Indonesia, positioned along the shores of Bintuni Bay barely 10 feet above the water. One runway covers the scheduled and charter traffic connecting this remote part of eastern Indonesia to larger regional centers. Coded BXB, the airport plays a modest but necessary role given the area's difficult terrain and sparse road network, typical of much of West Papua's coastline. Babo itself is a small settlement whose activity has historically tied to the surrounding bay and nearby resource development in the region. Low elevation and limited infrastructure keep BXB firmly in the category of a small regional airfield rather than a hub of any kind.
Runways at Babo Airport (BXB)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4280 ft (1305 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Babo Airport (BXB)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| INFO | INFO | 681.12 MHz |
Airports near Babo Airport (BXB)
- Utarom Airport (KNG) — 126.9 km (78.9 mi)
- Fakfak Airport (FKQ) — 137.1 km (85.2 mi)
- Rendani Airport (MKW) — 194.6 km (120.9 mi)
- Douw Aturure Airport (NBX) — 237.4 km (147.5 mi)
- Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ) — 300.6 km (186.8 mi)
- Stevanus Rumbewas Airport (ZRI) — 301.8 km (187.5 mi)
- Frans Kaisiepo Airport (BIK) — 332.0 km (206.3 mi)
- Karel Sadsuitubun Airport (LUV) — 366.8 km (227.9 mi)
Workers and logistics coordinators tied to resource projects around Bintuni Bay search BXB when arranging charter flights, since scheduled options into this part of West Papua stay limited, and others look up the code simply to confirm Babo has any air access at all.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Babo Airport?
The IATA code for Babo Airport is BXB.
What is the ICAO code for Babo Airport?
The ICAO code for Babo Airport is WASO. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.