Saumlaki/Olilit Airport

Saumlaki-Yamdena Island, ID 🇮🇩 Small Airport

ICAO

WAPI

IATA

-

Elevation

218 ft

Region

ID-MA

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Airport Information

GPS Code: WAPI

Local Code: Not available

Location: -7.98861° N, 131.306° E

Continent: Asia

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Travelers generally report a positive experience at Saumlaki/Olilit Airport (WAPI), which is officially known as Mathilda Batlayeri Airport (SXK). The airport is praised for its welcoming atmosphere and helpful staff, contributing to overall traveler satisfaction.

What Travelers Love
  • Friendly Atmosphere and Helpful Staff: Many travelers highlight the friendly hospitality of the airport staff, noting their eagerness to assist and ensure a smooth arrival process, creating a welcoming environment.
  • Modern Facilities and Amenities: The airport features modern facilities, including comfortable waiting areas with seating, essential amenities, a small selection of dining options, and shops offering local crafts and souvenirs.
  • Cleanliness: The airport receives high ratings for its cleanliness, contributing to a pleasant experience for passengers.
  • Proximity to Saumlaki: Mathilda Batlayeri Airport is conveniently located very close to Saumlaki, with travel to the town center taking only about 3 minutes (2 km).
  • Efficient Security and Immigration (for its size): Estimated security wait times are around 28 minutes, and immigration wait times are approximately 8 minutes, which are generally manageable.
Common Complaints
  • Relatively Small Size: Saumlaki/Olilit Airport is described as a relatively small airport compared to major international airports, which might limit the range of services or flight options.
  • Not an Airport of Entry: It is not an Airport of Entry (AOE), and customs/immigration services are available on request, which could be a factor for international travelers.
  • Limited Specific Parking Information: While transportation options exist, detailed information about dedicated parking facilities and their specifics at the airport itself is not readily available in public reviews.

Overall, Mathilda Batlayeri Airport (SXK) provides a pleasant and efficient travel experience, especially for a regional airport, driven by its welcoming staff and adequate modern facilities. Travelers seeking a smooth transit to the Tanimbar Islands are likely to find their experience at this airport satisfactory.

Last updated: 52 days ago

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Designation Length Width Surface Status
12/30 2953 ft 75 ft ASP Active

Type Description Frequency

Ident Name Type Frequency
SM Saumlaki NDB 244 kHz

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Nearby Airports

Mathilda Batlayeri Airport
SXK • WAPS
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Small Airport Scheduled Service
~16 km away
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SXK • WAPS
Saumlaki-Yamdena Island, ID
Small Airport Scheduled Service
~16 km away
Larat Airport
WAPO
Kepulauan Larat, ID
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~108 km away
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