Medium airport · Biak, Indonesia
Frans Kaisiepo Airport
Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (IATA: BIK, ICAO: WABB), formerly known as Mokmer Airport, is an international airport serving Biak, the largest island in the Biak Archipelago, located in Biak Numfor Regency, Papua Province, Indonesia. Its IATA code is BIK. Its ICAO code is WABB. It has 1 runway, longest 11,715 ft (ASP). Elevation 46 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Biak, Indonesia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BIK |
| ICAO code | WABB |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 11,715 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 46 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 1.1900° S, 136.1080° E |
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What Frans Kaisiepo Airport is known for
Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (IATA: BIK, ICAO: WABB), formerly known as Mokmer Airport, is an international airport serving Biak, the largest island in the Biak Archipelago, located in Biak Numfor Regency, Papua Province, Indonesia.
History
The airbase is named after Major Lambertus Manuhua, an Indonesian Air Force commando who was killed in combat in 1962 during Operation Trikora. Since 13 June 2019, it has served as the home base of the 27th Air Squadron, which operates CN-235 transport aircraft.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Frans Kaisiepo Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Mamberamo Foja National Park · Indonesia · 126.1 miles away
- Teluk Cenderawasih National Park · Indonesia · 136.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Frans Kaisiepo Airport?
Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (IATA: BIK, ICAO: WABB), formerly known as Mokmer Airport, is an international airport serving Biak, the largest island in the Biak Archipelago, located in Biak Numfor Regency, Papua Province, Indonesia.
What is the airport code for Frans Kaisiepo Airport?
Frans Kaisiepo Airport — its IATA code is BIK and its ICAO code is WABB.
Where is Frans Kaisiepo Airport located?
Frans Kaisiepo Airport serves Biak, Indonesia. Its coordinates are 1.1900° S, 136.1080° E.
What is the history of Frans Kaisiepo Airport?
The airbase is named after Major Lambertus Manuhua, an Indonesian Air Force commando who was killed in combat in 1962 during Operation Trikora. Since 13 June 2019, it has served as the home base of the 27th Air Squadron, which operates CN-235 transport aircraft.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#26746
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frans_Kaisiepo_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.