Pattimura International Airport (WAPP)
Large airport · Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Pattimura International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WAPP |
| IATA | AMQ |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 3°42'37" E 128°5'20" -3.71026, 128.08900 |
| Location | Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Pattimura International Airport at a glance
Pattimura International Airport is a large airport in Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia, known to airline systems as AMQ. The field elevation of 33 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WAPP 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, 04/22, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WAPP 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 Pattimura International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Namniwel Airport | WAPN | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Fakfak Airport | WASF | 472 km (255 NM) |
| Domine Eduard Osok Airport | WASS | 474 km (256 NM) |
| Sultan Babullah Airport | WAEE | 511 km (276 NM) |
| Matahora Airport | WAWD | 524 km (283 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pattimura International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 33 ft field elevation of Pattimura 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 Pattimura International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pattimura International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pattimura International Airport is WAPP, and its IATA code is AMQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pattimura International Airport above sea level?
Pattimura International Airport sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pattimura International Airport located?
The airport lies at -3.7103, 128.0890 — in Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Namniwel Airport, about 139 km away.
Does WAPP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WAPP 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 Pattimura International Airport?
Pattimura International Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.