Mopah International Airport — Merauke, Indonesia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereMopah International Airport in Merauke uses the IATA code MKQ, with WAKK as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from MKQ
Mopah International Airport
MKQ is the code for Mopah International Airport, serving Merauke in Indonesia's Papua region, near the border with Papua New Guinea. Despite its international designation, MKQ primarily handles domestic flights connecting this remote easternmost Indonesian city to Jayapura and other Papuan centers, given the extreme difficulty of overland travel through Papua's terrain. Merauke sits at the edge of vast wetlands and savanna near the Wasur National Park, and MKQ supports both administrative government travel and limited ecotourism to the area. The airport's infrastructure reflects ongoing Indonesian government investment in improving connectivity to its remote eastern provinces.
Runways at Mopah International Airport (MKQ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 6070 ft (1850 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Mopah International Airport (MKQ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| FSS | MERAUKE INFO | 558 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 122.2 MHz |
Airports near Mopah International Airport (MKQ)
- Tanah Merah Airport (TMH) — 270.2 km (167.9 mi)
- Balimo Airport (OPU) — 281.5 km (174.9 mi)
- Horn Island Airport (HID) — 307.8 km (191.3 mi)
- Daru Airport (DAU) — 312.7 km (194.3 mi)
- Oksibil Airport (OKL) — 402.8 km (250.3 mi)
- Mendi Airport (MDU) — 444.1 km (276.0 mi)
- Weipa Airport (WEI) — 490.2 km (304.6 mi)
- Baimuru Airport (VMU) — 498.0 km (309.4 mi)
MKQ serves Merauke, Indonesia's easternmost major city near Papua New Guinea. Mostly domestic flights despite the 'international' name; check current Papua route availability.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Mopah International Airport?
The IATA code for Mopah International Airport is MKQ.
What is the ICAO code for Mopah International Airport?
The ICAO code for Mopah International Airport is WAKK. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.