Biak Manuhua Airport

Not applicable, as the airport has never been permanently closed. It has remained a strategically important and active airfield since its construction during World War II.

The site is an active, dual-use airport. It operates as Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (WABB/BIK), serving domestic passenger and cargo flights connecting Biak to major Indonesian cities like Jakarta, Surabaya, and Makassar with airlines such as Garuda Indonesia and Lion Air. Concurrently, it hosts the Indonesian Air Force's Manuhua Air Force Base, which operates military aircraft, including surveillance and transport squadrons. The non-standard ICAO code 'ID-0213' provided in the query is likely an internal identifier from a database (such as for a flight simulator) and does not represent an official, closed airport.

The airport has immense historical significance. It was originally constructed by Japanese forces during World War II and known as Mokmer Drome. It became a primary objective for Allied forces during the Battle of Biak in 1944, a brutal and pivotal campaign in the Southwest Pacific. After its capture, the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) heavily developed it into a major airbase complex with multiple runways, supporting bomber and fighter operations against Japanese targets in the Philippines and the Dutch East Indies. Post-war, its long runway (a legacy of its strategic bomber role) made it a key technical stop for long-haul international flights, such as KLM's route between Amsterdam and Sydney, before the advent of longer-range jetliners. It has continuously served as a vital civilian and military air hub for the Papua region of Indonesia.

Not applicable, as the airport is currently open and fully operational. There are ongoing plans for routine maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, and potential route expansions to further enhance its role as a key gateway to the Papua region, but no 'reopening' is required.