Namniwel Airport — Namniwel, Indonesia
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Distance & flight time from NAM
Namniwel Airport
Namniwel Airport (NAM) is a small airstrip serving Namniwel on Buru Island in the Maluku (Moluccas) province of eastern Indonesia. This remote island airport supports limited domestic flights connecting isolated communities in the Maluku archipelago, a region historically known for its spice trade and dispersed island geography that makes air travel essential for basic connectivity. NAM's facilities are minimal, typical of Indonesia's many small perintis (pioneer) airports designed to serve underdeveloped and hard-to-reach areas rather than handle significant passenger volumes, with service often provided by small turboprop aircraft under government-subsidized route programs.
Runways at Namniwel Airport (NAM)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5249 ft (1600 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Namniwel Airport (NAM)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Namniwel Airport (NAM)
- Pattimura International Airport (AMQ) — 138.7 km (86.2 mi)
- Matahora Airport (WNI) — 440.8 km (273.9 mi)
- Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE) — 444.2 km (276.0 mi)
- Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport (LUW) — 522.5 km (324.7 mi)
- Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ) — 540.3 km (335.7 mi)
- Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) — 569.3 km (353.7 mi)
- Fakfak Airport (FKQ) — 588.0 km (365.4 mi)
- Pitu Airport (OTI) — 596.2 km (370.5 mi)
NAM is Namniwel Airport on Buru Island, Maluku, Indonesia, a small pioneer airstrip. Searchers usually want basic connectivity info for this remote eastern Indonesian island rather than commercial airline data.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Namniwel Airport?
The IATA code for Namniwel Airport is NAM.
What is the ICAO code for Namniwel Airport?
The ICAO code for Namniwel Airport is WAPN. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.