Medium airport · Langgur, Indonesia
Karel Sadsuitubun Airport
It serves as the main gateway to the Kai Islands, with scheduled flights to Ambon, the provincial capital of Maluku, operated by Lion Air and Wings Air, as well as pioneer routes to Larat and Timika, operated by Smart Aviation. Its IATA code is LUV. Its ICAO code is WAPF. It has 1 runway, longest 7,710 ft (ASP). Elevation 78 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Langgur, Indonesia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | LUV |
| ICAO code | WAPF |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 7,710 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 78 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 5.7603° S, 132.7594° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Karel Sadsuitubun Airport is known for
It serves as the main gateway to the Kai Islands, with scheduled flights to Ambon, the provincial capital of Maluku, operated by Lion Air and Wings Air, as well as pioneer routes to Larat and Timika, operated by Smart Aviation.
History
The airport is named after Karel Satsuit Tubun (1928–1965), a police officer from Tual who was killed during the attempted coup by the Indonesian Communist Party on 30 September 1965 and is recognized as a National Hero of Indonesia.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Karel Sadsuitubun Airport?
It serves as the main gateway to the Kai Islands, with scheduled flights to Ambon, the provincial capital of Maluku, operated by Lion Air and Wings Air, as well as pioneer routes to Larat and Timika, operated by Smart Aviation.
What is the airport code for Karel Sadsuitubun Airport?
Karel Sadsuitubun Airport — its IATA code is LUV and its ICAO code is WAPF.
Where is Karel Sadsuitubun Airport located?
Karel Sadsuitubun Airport serves Langgur, Indonesia. Its coordinates are 5.7603° S, 132.7594° E.
What is the history of Karel Sadsuitubun Airport?
The airport is named after Karel Satsuit Tubun (1928–1965), a police officer from Tual who was killed during the attempted coup by the Indonesian Communist Party on 30 September 1965 and is recognized as a National Hero of Indonesia.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#333039
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karel_Sadsuitubun_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.