Small airport · Bau Bau, Indonesia
Betoambari Airport
Betoambari Airport (IATA: BUW, ICAO: WAAB) is a domestic airport near Baubau, the largest town in the island of Buton in the province of Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. Its IATA code is BUW. Its ICAO code is WAWB. It has 1 runway, longest 5,905 ft (ASP). Elevation 164 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Bau Bau, Indonesia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BUW |
| ICAO code | WAWB |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 5,905 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 164 ft |
| Coordinates | 5.4860° S, 122.5698° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Betoambari Airport is known for
Betoambari Airport (IATA: BUW, ICAO: WAAB) is a domestic airport near Baubau, the largest town in the island of Buton in the province of Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.
History
As of 2026, the airport is connected only to Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi, with services solely operated by Wings Air.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Betoambari Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Rawa Aopa Watumohai National Park · Indonesia · 86.2 miles away
- Wakatobi National Park · Indonesia · 99.5 miles away
- Taka Bone Rate National Park · Indonesia · 127.9 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Betoambari Airport?
Betoambari Airport (IATA: BUW, ICAO: WAAB) is a domestic airport near Baubau, the largest town in the island of Buton in the province of Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.
What is the airport code for Betoambari Airport?
Betoambari Airport — its IATA code is BUW and its ICAO code is WAWB.
Where is Betoambari Airport located?
Betoambari Airport serves Bau Bau, Indonesia. Its coordinates are 5.4860° S, 122.5698° E.
What is the history of Betoambari Airport?
As of 2026, the airport is connected only to Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi, with services solely operated by Wings Air.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#26802
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betoambari_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.