Mopah International Airport (WAKK)
Medium airport · Merauke, Papua Selatan (South Papua), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Mopah International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WAKK |
| IATA | MKQ |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 8°31'26" E 140°25'11" -8.52390, 140.41969 |
| Location | Merauke, Papua Selatan (South Papua), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 6,070 ft (1850 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mopah International Airport at a glance
Mopah International Airport is a medium airport in Merauke, Papua Selatan (South Papua), Indonesia, known to airline systems as MKQ. The field elevation of 10 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WAKK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 16/34, offers 6,070 ft (1850 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WAKK shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Mopah International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tanah Merah Airport | WAKT | 270 km (146 NM) |
| Balimo Airport | AYBM | 282 km (152 NM) |
| Horn Island Airport | YHID | 308 km (166 NM) |
| Daru Airport | AYDU | 313 km (169 NM) |
| Oksibil Airport | WAJO | 403 km (218 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mopah International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10 ft field elevation of Mopah International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 83 airports and airfields we list for Indonesia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Mopah International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mopah International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mopah International Airport is WAKK, and its IATA code is MKQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mopah International Airport above sea level?
Mopah International Airport sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mopah International Airport located?
The airport lies at -8.5239, 140.4197 — in Merauke, Papua Selatan (South Papua), Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tanah Merah Airport, about 270 km away.
Does WAKK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WAKK appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Mopah International Airport?
Mopah International Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 6,070 ft (1850 m) with a ASP surface.