Rendani Airport (WAUU)
Medium airport · Manokwari, Papua Barat (West Papua), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Rendani Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WAUU |
| IATA | MKW |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 0°53'31" E 134°2'56" -0.89183, 134.04900 |
| Location | Manokwari, Papua Barat (West Papua), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Rendani Airport at a glance
Rendani Airport is a medium airport in Manokwari, Papua Barat (West Papua), Indonesia, known to airline systems as MKW. The field elevation of 23 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WAUU 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, 17/35, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WAUU 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 Rendani Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Babo Airport | WASO | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Frans Kaisiepo Airport | WABB | 231 km (125 NM) |
| Stevanus Rumbewas Airport | WABO | 247 km (133 NM) |
| Fakfak Airport | WASF | 300 km (162 NM) |
| Domine Eduard Osok Airport | WASS | 307 km (166 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rendani Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 23 ft field elevation of Rendani 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 Rendani Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rendani Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rendani Airport is WAUU, and its IATA code is MKW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rendani Airport above sea level?
Rendani Airport sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rendani Airport located?
The airport lies at -0.8918, 134.0490 — in Manokwari, Papua Barat (West Papua), Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Babo Airport, about 195 km away.
Does WAUU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WAUU 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 Rendani Airport?
Rendani Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.