Mozes Kilangin Airport

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Mozes Kilangin Airport (Template:Comma separated entries) is a domestic airport located in Timika, the capital of Mimika Regency in Central Papua, Indonesia. The airport serves as the primary gateway to Timika, the largest town in Central Papua, and the Grasberg Mine, the world's largest gold mine, operated by Freeport-McMoRan. The airport is jointly operated by the Indonesian government and Freeport. The airport is named after Mozes Kilangin, a prominent figure from the Amungme tribe who played a significant role in the development of Freeport’s operations in Indonesia.[1] The airport primarily serves inter-Papuan flights to cities such as Jayapura and Sorong, along with rural flights, as well as connections to other cities across Indonesia, including Makassar. In addition, the airport serves as the operating base for Airfast Indonesia, which primarily operates charter flights between Timika and other parts of Indonesia for Freeport employees.[2]

The airport area and runway are shared with Yohanis Kapiyau Air Force Base, a Type C airbase of the TNI-AU (Indonesian Air Force).[3] The airbase is named after Yohanis Kapiyau, a Papuan politician and pro-integration leader from Timika.[3]

History

Mozes Kilangin Airport, constructed in mid-1969 and officially inaugurated in 1971, was originally built by Freeport specifically to support the operations of the giant mining company at the Grasberg Mine.[1] At its inception, the airport was designed solely for non-commercial flights, serving as a transport hub exclusively for Freeport employees. It was not until 2013 that the airport underwent a significant shift in ownership, with a partial transfer to the Indonesian government, which allowed for the expansion of services to include commercial flights.[4] As of 2022, negotiations are underway to fully transfer the ownership of the airport to the Indonesian government.[5]

On 18 July 2008, Minister of Transportation Jusman Syafii Djamal officiated the elevation of Mozes Kilangin Airport's status to that of an international airport, a move that was anticipated to boost regional connectivity.[6] However, due to the lack of international flights, the airport’s international status was soon revoked. Efforts have been made by the local government to restore the airport's international status, but these have yet to materialize.[7]

To increase the airport's capacity, two new terminals were constructed. The first terminal, Terminal A, commenced partial operations in 2021 and was fully inaugurated in 2022, replacing the old terminal.[8][9] Terminal B is currently under construction and is expected to be completed by late 2025.[10]

Due to its proximity to the Papuan highlands, Yohanis Kapiyau Air Force Base, the military airbase located at the airport is considered as a vital strategic asset for the Indonesian military. It has served as a forward operating base for various military operations against Papuan separatist groups as part of the ongoing insurgency in Papua. Notable missions launched from the base include the rescue of hostages during the Mapenduma hostage crisis in 1996 and the Nduga hostage crisis between 2023 and 2024, during which a New Zealand pilot was taken captive by separatist forces.[11]

Despite its strategic importance, the airbase lacks several essential facilities. It is currently without a military apron, base operations center, aircraft and helicopter shelters, hangars, office buildings, and a dedicated military fuel station. Furthermore, accommodations (mess facilities) for standby operational crews remain limited.[11]

In view of these shortcomings—and considering the increasing operational demands, the planned deployment of an air squadron, and the proposed upgrade of the base to Type B status—additional land is required to expand administrative and residential facilities. As part of these development efforts, Yohanis Kapiyau Air Force Base is set to receive a grant from the Mimika Regency Government for the construction of a new apron and taxiway.[11]

Facilities and development

The airport has three terminals: Terminal A and Terminal B, both located on the south side of the runway, adjacent to each other.[12] The old terminal, situated on the north side of the runway, is now exclusively used for non-scheduled charter flights, primarily operated by Airfast Indonesia for Freeport employees.[13][14]

Terminal A began operations in July 2021,[15] while Terminal B is still under construction and is expected to finish by the end of 2025.[10] The two new terminals together cover a total area of 42,000 m²,[16] with each capable of accommodating up to 4,000 passengers daily.[17] Terminal A features one airbridge, while Terminal B is equipped with three.[18] Once Terminal B is completed, Terminal A will handle departures, while Terminal B will be dedicated to arrivals.[10]

In addition to the construction of the terminals, the airport's runway has been upgraded to support night flights.[19]

After its major expansion, Mozes Kilangin Airport is currently the largest airport in Western New Guinea.[20] Future plans for the airport include extending the runway, widening the taxiway and apron,[21] and constructing airplane hangars capable of accommodating aircraft such as the Cessna 208 Caravan, ATR-72, and even Boeing 737.[22]

Airlines and destinations

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Traffic and statistics

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Apron view
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General aviation apron view

Traffic

Annual passenger numbers and aircraft statistics
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2009 448,425 Template:Nochange 4,539 Template:Nochange 13,658 Template:Nochange
2010 463,854 Increase 3.4 4,199 Decrease 7.5 21,202 Increase 55.2
2011 513,272 Increase 10.7 5,624 Increase 33.9 15,010 Decrease 29.2
2012 363,303 Decrease 29.2 4,449 Decrease 20.9 10,822 Decrease 27.9
2013 196,104 Decrease 46.0 5,331 Increase 19.8 17,229 Increase 59.2
2014 225,190 Increase 14.8 3,800 Decrease 28.7 9,137 Decrease 47.0
2015 258,453 Increase 14.8 4,065 Increase 7.0 11,152 Increase 22.1
2016 470,634 Increase 82.1 8,754 Increase 115.4 23,508 Increase 110.8
2017 407,020 Decrease 13.5 8,832 Increase 0.9 19,006 Decrease 19.2
2018 845,185 Increase 107.7 25,830 Increase 192.5 40,173 Increase 111.4
2019 78,970 Decrease 90.7 14,855 Decrease 42.5 18,939 Decrease 2.9
2020 195,339 Increase 147.4 18,391 Increase 23.8 18,215 Decrease 3.8
2021 277,892 Increase 42.3 20,021 Increase 8.9 21,893 Increase 20.2
2022 149,294 Decrease 46.3 4,062 Decrease 79.7 8,718 Decrease 60.2
2023 334,353 Increase 124.0 6,692 Increase 64.7 14,966 Increase 71.7
Source: DGCA, BPS[23][24]

Statistics

Busiest flights out of Mozes Kilangin Airport by frequency (2025)[25]
Rank Destinations Frequency (weekly) Airline(s)
1 Template:Flagicon Makassar, South Sulawesi 21 Batik Air, Lion Air, Sriwijaya Air
2 Template:Flagicon Jayapura, Papua 17 Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Sriwijaya Air
3 Template:Flagicon Wamena, Highland Papua 14 Trigana Air
4 Template:Flagicon Nabire, Central Papua 7 Wings Air
5 Template:Flagicon Agats, South Papua 4 Wings Air
6 Template:Flagicon Kepi, South Papua 4 Asian One Air
7 Template:Flagicon Ilaga, Central Papua 4 Asian One Air
8 Template:Flagicon Enarotali, Central Papua 3 Asian One Air
9 Template:Flagicon Waghete, Central Papua 3 Asian One Air
10 Template:Flagicon Kenyam, Highland Papua 3 Asian One Air
11 Template:Flagicon Sorong, Southwest Papua 2 Batik Air
12 Template:Flagicon Mulia, Central Papua 2 Asian One Air
13 Template:Flagicon Kaimana, West Papua 2 Asian One Air
14 Template:Flagicon Moanemani, Central Papua 2 Asian One Air
15 Template:Flagicon Sinak, Central Papua 2 Asian One Air

Gallery

Accidents and incidents

  • The airport was the site of a mass shooting on 15 April 1996 by a member of Kopassus Sec. Lt. Sanurip. The shooting killed 16 people and injured 11 others.[26]
  • On 17 April 2023, an Indonesian Air Force Boeing 737-200 arriving from Ambon skidded off the runway while landing at Mozes Kilangin Airport in Timika. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported in the incident.[27]

References

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