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Mopah International Airport (MKQ)
Mopah International Airport is an international airport serving Merauke (Papua Selatan (South Papua)), Indonesia. Its IATA code is MKQ and its ICAO code is WAKK. It has one runway, 1,850 m long.
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Airport facts
- IATA code
- MKQ
- ICAO code
- WAKK
- City
- Merauke
- Region / province
- Papua Selatan (South Papua)
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 8.5239° S, 140.4197° E
- Elevation
- 3 m (10 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Jayapura (UTC+09:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 1,850 m (6,070 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 1,850 m6,070 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
4,477 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 5 min
Hanoi (HAN)
5,022 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
4,311 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 55 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| FSS | 558.000 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 122.200 MHz |
Air freight to and from Mopah International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Merauke through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Indonesia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport | DJJ | 661 km |
| Pattimura International Airport | AMQ | 1,464 km |
| Sam Ratulangi International Airport | MDC | 2,050 km |
| Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport | UPG | 2,335 km |
| Lombok International Airport | LOP | 2,654 km |
| Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport | AAP | 2,722 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Mopah International Airport?
The IATA code of Mopah International Airport is MKQ and its ICAO code is WAKK. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Mopah International Airport located?
Mopah International Airport is in Merauke, Papua Selatan (South Papua), Indonesia, at coordinates 8.5239° S, 140.4197° E and an elevation of 3 m (10 ft).
How far is Mopah International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Mopah International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 4,311 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 5,022 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 4,477 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 5 h 55 min.
How long is the runway at Mopah International Airport?
The longest runway at Mopah International Airport is 1,850 m (6,070 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Mopah International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Mopah International Airport (MKQ) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.