Medium airport · Nabire, Indonesia
Douw Aturure Airport
Located about 12 km (7.5 miles) from the city center, the airport serves as the main gateway to Nabire, the capital of Central Papua, as well as the surrounding regions. Its IATA code is NBX. Its ICAO code is WABI. Elevation 22 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Nabire, Indonesia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | NBX |
| ICAO code | WABI |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Elevation | 22 ft |
| Coordinates | 3.3980° S, 135.3931° E |
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What Douw Aturure Airport is known for
Located about 12 km (7.5 miles) from the city center, the airport serves as the main gateway to Nabire, the capital of Central Papua, as well as the surrounding regions.
History
The airport began operations in 2023, replacing the old Nabire Airport (also known as Douw Aturure Airport) in Nabire District, which was located just a few hundred meters from the city center.
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- Teluk Cenderawasih National Park · Indonesia · 81.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Douw Aturure Airport?
Located about 12 km (7.5 miles) from the city center, the airport serves as the main gateway to Nabire, the capital of Central Papua, as well as the surrounding regions.
What is the airport code for Douw Aturure Airport?
Douw Aturure Airport — its IATA code is NBX and its ICAO code is WABI.
Where is Douw Aturure Airport located?
Douw Aturure Airport serves Nabire, Indonesia. Its coordinates are 3.3980° S, 135.3931° E.
What is the history of Douw Aturure Airport?
The airport began operations in 2023, replacing the old Nabire Airport (also known as Douw Aturure Airport) in Nabire District, which was located just a few hundred meters from the city center.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#525702
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douw_Aturure_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.