Pattimura Airport
Pattimura International Airport is the main air gateway for Ambon, Indonesia, and an important arrival point for travelers heading into Maluku. Identified by IATA code AMQ and ICAO code WAPP, it is classified as a large airport and handles the air access that links Ambon with the wider Indonesian network. The airport sits at a low elevation of 33 feet (10 meters), which reflects its coastal setting. For visitors, that means arrivals feel close to sea level and close to the city’s island environment, making it a practical starting point for both business trips and onward leisure travel around Ambon and nearby islands.
About Pattimura Airport
Pattimura International Airport is the main air gateway for Ambon, Indonesia, and an important arrival point for travelers heading into Maluku. Identified by IATA code AMQ and ICAO code WAPP, it is classified as a large airport and handles the air access that links Ambon with the wider Indonesian network. The airport sits at a low elevation of 33 feet (10 meters), which reflects its coastal setting. For visitors, that means arrivals feel close to sea level and close to the city’s island environment, making it a practical starting point for both business trips and onward leisure travel around Ambon and nearby islands.
Overview
Pattimura International Airport is the main air gateway for Ambon, Indonesia, and an important arrival point for travelers heading into Maluku. Identified by IATA code AMQ and ICAO code WAPP, it is classified as a large airport and handles the air access that links Ambon with the wider Indonesian network. The airport sits at a low elevation of 33 feet (10 meters), which reflects its coastal setting. For visitors, that means arrivals feel close to sea level and close to the city’s island environment, making it a practical starting point for both business trips and onward leisure travel around Ambon and nearby islands.
Quick facts
- Airport name: Pattimura International Airport
- Location served: Ambon, Indonesia
- Airport codes: AMQ (IATA), WAPP (ICAO)
- Airport type: Large airport
- Elevation: 33 ft (10 m)
- Runway: 04/22, 8,202 ft, asphalt, lighted
For travelers
For trip planning, the key operational detail is the airport’s single lighted asphalt runway, designated 04/22, with a length of 8,202 feet. That supports regular commercial operations and helps keep arrivals and departures practical for a regional capital like Ambon. The airport operates in the Asia/Jayapura time zone, so it is worth checking the local time carefully when planning connections, hotel pickups, or early departures. Because it serves as Ambon’s principal airport, it is the place most visitors will use whether they are arriving for city stays, island-hopping plans, or onward regional travel, so knowing the codes AMQ and WAPP can make booking and itinerary checks much easier.
Routes
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FAQ
Pattimura Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Pattimura Airport is located in Ambon, Indonesia (Asia), at coordinates -3.700°, 128.090°.
- Its IATA code is AMQ and its ICAO code is WAPP.
- Pattimura Airport serves Ambon, Indonesia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Pattimura Airport operates on Asia/Jayapura local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Pattimura Airport sits at latitude -3.700° and longitude 128.090°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from AMQ. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for AMQ is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from AMQ on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Indonesia. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.