Mokmer Airport
Frans Kaisiepo Airport is the main air gateway for Biak, an island town in Indonesia’s Papua region, and its airport codes are BIK and WABB. Classified as a medium airport, it plays an important role in connecting Biak with the wider country and supporting everyday travel for residents, business visitors, and tourists. For travellers, it is the key arrival point for reaching the island’s coastline, local communities, and onward transport around Biak.
About Mokmer Airport
Frans Kaisiepo Airport is the main air gateway for Biak, an island town in Indonesia’s Papua region, and its airport codes are BIK and WABB. Classified as a medium airport, it plays an important role in connecting Biak with the wider country and supporting everyday travel for residents, business visitors, and tourists. For travellers, it is the key arrival point for reaching the island’s coastline, local communities, and onward transport around Biak.
Overview
Frans Kaisiepo Airport is the main air gateway for Biak, an island town in Indonesia’s Papua region, and its airport codes are BIK and WABB. Classified as a medium airport, it plays an important role in connecting Biak with the wider country and supporting everyday travel for residents, business visitors, and tourists. For travellers, it is the key arrival point for reaching the island’s coastline, local communities, and onward transport around Biak.
Useful facts
- Airport name: Frans Kaisiepo Airport
- Location served: Biak, Indonesia
- Airport type: medium airport
- Elevation: 46 ft (14 m)
- Time zone: Asia/Jayapura
- Runway: 11/29, 11,715 ft, asphalt, lighted
What travellers should know
The airport’s long, lighted asphalt runway is a practical advantage, especially for scheduled flights operating in varied weather and at different times of day. Because Biak follows the Asia/Jayapura time zone, it is wise to double-check flight times and local pickup arrangements after landing, particularly if you are continuing to a hotel, port, or another part of the island. Keeping local time in mind can also help when coordinating with contacts elsewhere in Indonesia.
Why it matters for your trip
For most visitors, Frans Kaisiepo Airport is less about a complicated airport experience and more about efficient access to Biak itself. Knowing the airport’s basic details in advance can make arrival smoother, whether you are confirming baggage tags, checking flight information, or arranging a transfer. If you are planning a trip focused on island travel, diving, or a quieter stay in eastern Indonesia, this airport is the essential first step.
Routes
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FAQ
Mokmer 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.
9 common questions
- Mokmer Airport is located in Biak, Indonesia (Asia), at coordinates -1.190°, 136.110°.
- Its IATA code is BIK and its ICAO code is WABB.
- Mokmer Airport serves Biak, Indonesia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Mokmer 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.
- Mokmer Airport sits at latitude -1.190° and longitude 136.110°. 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 BIK. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for BIK is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from BIK on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Papua, Indonesia, the phone number is +62 981 22555, the official website is http://franskaisiepo-airport.co.id/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- 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.