2.2.28 Indonesia North Maluku Kuabang (Kao) Airport
Kuabang Airport, also known as Kao Airport, is located in Kao town, North Halmahera district, on Halmahera island in North Maluku Province.
The airport is about 107 km, around 2-hour drive using land transport to Sofifi city (Government Administration). The airport currently serves daily domestic flight to Manado, operated by Wings Air using the ATR-72 aircraft.
Airport Overview
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Indonesia |
Province or District |
North Maluku Province |
Nearest Town or
City |
Tobelo 86 KM – 1 and half hours Sofifi 107 KM - 2 hours |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Kuabang KAO Airport |
Latitude |
01° 11’ 12.49“ N |
Longitude |
127° 53’ 45.63“ E |
Elevation (ft and m) |
44 Feet / 13.5 Meters |
IATA Code |
KAZ |
ICAO Code |
WAMK |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Airport Implementation Unit (Unit Penyelenggara Bandar Udara/UPBU), Ministry of Transportation |
Management Contact Person |
Rusdi Ali M. +62 812 4167 4114 Dewi Estunut M. +62 852 8337 7792 Email. Rosedewi.ds@gmail.com |
Open From (hours) |
06:00 WIT |
Open To (hours) |
17:00 WIT |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Wings Air - http://www.lionair.co.id
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
A new passenger terminal is currently being finalised, and a new flight route to Makassar (to be operated by Sriwijaya Airlines) in the process of being established. These are expected to commence mid-2019.
Performance for 2018 |
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Per Year (2018) |
Total Aircraft Movements |
362 |
Total Passengers |
12,894 |
Total Capacity of the Airport (mt) |
14,999 |
Current Activity of the Airport (mt) |
14,999 |
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
No |
Runways
Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
L2400 x W30 |
Orientation |
18-36 |
Surface |
Asphalt (54 F/C/X/T) |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
No |
JET A-1 fuel |
No |
Immigration |
No |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
No |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
No |
Cargo terminal |
No |
Ground Power (mobile) |
No |
Pax Transport to Airfield |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
No |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Category: 5 |
Catering Services |
No |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
No |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
Yes |
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Airport Operating Details
Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B737-500 |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
C-130 |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
157 M x 72 M |
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Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
Nil |
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Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
No |
Max Capacity (MT) |
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Max Height (m) |
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Loading Ramps |
No |
Airfield Costs
Flight costs can be seen at www.dephub.go.id
NAVIGATION CHARGES
The costs below are charged based on the operational hours.
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
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0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
15% of the cost of flight navigation services for domestic routes |
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Landing USD - $ |
$ 0.21/1000 kg domestic |
$ 8.84/1000 kg domestic |
$ 26.02/1000 kg domestic |
Night Landing USD - $ |
- |
- |
- |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
- |
- |
- |
Parking |
$ 0.07 / 1000 kg / 12 hours – domestic |
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Handling Charges |
- |
- |
- |
FUEL SERVICES CHARGES
The Aircraft Refuelling Depot is not available at the airport for aviation fuel.
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
Jet A-1 |
Nil |
Avgas |
Nil |
CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES
PT. CV.Nurul Perkasais the only ground handling company in Kuabang KAO Airport that handles domestic cargo.
Import Charges |
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Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
Handling Charge |
All services costs are handled by CV. Nurul Perkasa. |
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Break Bulk Fee |
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Diplomatic Mail |
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Strong Room – per consignment |
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Cold Storage Fee |
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Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
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Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
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Storage per Day |
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Export |
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Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
All services costs are handled by CV. Nurul Perkasa. |
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International Air Waybill |
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Local Air Waybill |
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Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
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Air Way Bill Documentation |
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Diplomatic Mail |
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Storage Charges per Day |
AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES
No air-bridge facility is available.
Security
Kuabang Kao Airport is a civil airport. It has 3 security posts:
- 2 at the passenger terminal
- 1 at the entrance gate