Mathilda Batlayeri Airport Explained

Mathilda Batlayeri Airport
Nativename:Bandar Udara Mathilda Batlayeri
Iata:SXK
Icao:WAPS
Pushpin Map:Indonesia Maluku
Pushpin Mapsize:200
Pushpin Mark:Airplane_silhouette.svg
Pushpin Label:SXK
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of airport in Maluku Islands
Coordinates:-7.8495°N 131.334°W
Type:Public
Owner:Government of Indonesia
Operator:Ministry of Transportation
City-Served:Saumlaki
Location:Amfutu, Tumbur Village Wertamrian, Tanimbar Islands Regency, Maluku, Indonesia.[1]
Elevation-F:410
Elevation-M:125
R1-Number:11/29
R1-Length-F:7.546
R1-Length-M:2.300
R1-Surface:Asphalt
Footnotes:Source: Direktorat Jenderal Perhubungan Udara, Kementerian Perhubungan Republik Indonesia,[2]
Timezone:WITA

Mathilda Batlayeri Airport (Indonesian: Bandar Udara Mathilda Batlayeri) is an airport located in Amfutu, Tumbur Village, Wertamrian district (near the town of Saumlaki), Tanimbar Islands Regency, Maluku, Indonesia. The airport replaced the old Olilit Airport to the south, which has fallen into disuse. The airport is named after Mathilda Batlayeri, a heroine originating from Tanimbar Islands who died at South Kalimantan in 1953 while fighting the Darul Islam rebel movement.[3]

The airport currently has two taxiways, each with an area of 2,530 m², and an apron with an area of 1,500 m², which can accommodate three ATR-72 aircraft. The terminal has an area of 1,440 m².[2] According to the master plan, the terminal will be expanded to 4,000 m², with a further expansion to 7,000 m² in the next phase. The apron and taxiways will also be widened to accommodate larger aircraft.[4]

Facilities

The airport resides at an elevation of 125m (410feet) above mean sea level. It has one runway with an unknown designation with an asphalt surface measuring 2.300 m x 30 m.[2]

Airlines and destinations

The following destinations are served from Mathilda Batlayeri Airport:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nama Lengkap Bandara Saumlaki adalah Mathilda Batlayeri Amtufu. 31 July 2018. Lelemuku.com.
  2. Web site: Bandar Udara: MATHILDA BATLAYERI . Direktorat Pehubungan Udara, Kementerian Perhubungan Republik Indonesia . 27 June 2024 .
  3. http://www.tribunnews.com/regional/2015/08/30/jonan-blusukan-ke-bandara-dan-pelabuhan-saumlaki Jonan Blusukan ke Bandara dan Pelabuhan Saumlaki
  4. http://www.beritamalukuonline.com/2016/09/bandara-mathilda-batlayeri-saumlaki.html Bandara Mathilda Batlayeri Saumlaki Dikembangkan Bertahap, Bisa Didarati Boeing 737