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Mozes Kilangin Airport

Timika, Indonesia

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Mozes Kilangin Airport

Timika, Indonesia

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Gateway to Papua's remote mining heartland.

Location

Timika, Indonesia

Mozes Kilangin Airport, designated by IATA code TIM and ICAO code WAYY, serves Timika in Papua province, Indonesia. It is the primary air access point for the Mimika regency and the surrounding region, which includes the enormous Grasberg copper and gold mine operated by PT Freeport Indonesia. The airport handles a significant volume of both commercial passenger traffic and cargo, much of it related to mining operations. Its remote location in the highlands of Papua means air travel is often the only practical means of reaching Timika from major Indonesian cities. The airport is named after Mozes Kilangin, a local Papuan leader. It has undergone infrastructure improvements over the years to accommodate growing traffic driven by the Freeport mining complex, one of the world's largest.

Terminals

The airport has a single passenger terminal serving domestic and limited international routes.

Getting to & from

Ground transport between the airport and Timika city center is primarily provided by taxis and private vehicles, with no formal rail or bus rapid transit link.

Airlines here

Major carriers serving Timika include Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Sriwijaya Air, and Wings Air, with connections primarily to Jakarta, Makassar, and other Indonesian cities.

Notable facts

›The airport serves as a critical logistics hub for PT Freeport Indonesia's Grasberg mining operations.
›Timika is one of the busiest airports in Papua province due to mining-related traffic.
›The airport is named after Mozes Kilangin, a respected local Papuan community figure.
›Air travel is effectively the only fast transport option to Timika given the lack of road connectivity to major Indonesian cities.
›The airport handles substantial cargo volumes, including equipment and supplies for the mining industry.

Wikipedia

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Gateway to the highlands and wilderness of Papua's mining heartland

Mozes Kilangin Airport serves Timika, a city in Papua, Indonesia, that exists largely because of the massive Grasberg copper and gold mining complex operated by Freeport-McMoRan. The airport handles a significant volume of charter and commercial flights supporting the mining industry alongside regular passenger services. Its remote location in the shadow of the Sudirman mountain range makes it one of the most strategically important regional airports in eastern Indonesia.

Terminals

Passenger Terminal — A single modest terminal handling both commercial and mining-related passenger traffic with basic facilities.

Ground Transport

Taxis available outside the terminal for city and hotel transfers
Charter minibuses operated by mining companies for staff transport
Car rental services available through local operators in Timika
Hotel shuttle buses offered by select properties near the airport

Nearby Hotels

Hotel Rimba Papua
Swiss-Belhotel Papua
Hotel Serayu Timika
Grand Tembaga Hotel

Dining

Food options inside the terminal are limited, with a small café offering basic Indonesian meals, snacks, and beverages. The city of Timika has a modest selection of local warungs and restaurants serving Papuan and Indonesian cuisine a short drive from the airport. Travellers are advised to eat before departing as in-flight catering on regional routes may be minimal.

Traveller Tips

Carry sufficient local currency (IDR) as ATM availability and card acceptance are limited at the airport.
Book accommodation well in advance as hotels fill quickly due to mining industry demand.
Flights to and from Timika can be subject to weather delays given the mountainous terrain and tropical conditions.
Visitors intending to travel beyond Timika into highland areas may require a special police permit (Surat Jalan).

Official website

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Route map (3 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Garuda Indonesia

Sriwijaya Air

Routes

TIM → DPSGA · 738

TIM → DJJGA · 738

TIM → DJJSJ · 738

TIM → UPGSJ · 738

Aircraft operating here

Boeing 737-8004 routes

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