Airport
Babo Airport (BXB)
Babo Airport is the gateway to Babo town in West Papua's Teluk Bintuni Regency and a key entry point for the nearby Tangguh LNG plant. Compare transfer options to Babo, Bintuni and other nearby destinations, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Babo Airport
Babo Airport is a small domestic airport serving Babo, a town in Teluk Bintuni Regency, West Papua, Indonesia. It is best known as the main air entry point for the nearby Tangguh LNG plant and for local communities along Bintuni Bay.
Located close to the centre of Babo town, the airport handles scheduled regional flights and charter services. Its runway was extended from 950 metres to 1,300 metres in August 2014, and the airport can accommodate aircraft such as the ATR-72 and Twin Otter.
Travel options from the airport are limited but practical: local transport, taxis and private transfers connect passengers to Babo town, Bintuni and surrounding areas. The airport is also linked by air to regional centres including Manokwari and Sorong.
Despite its compact size, Babo Airport provides essential passenger services and remains an important link for workers, residents and visitors travelling to this part of West Papua.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Babo Airport has a single passenger terminal serving domestic flights, including scheduled services and charter flights for the oil and gas industry.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Babo Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Babo Airport to Babo town, Bintuni, the Tangguh LNG area and other locations across Teluk Bintuni Regency.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from Babo Airport, site visits, business meetings or journeys around the Bintuni Bay area.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Babo Airport for independent travel around Babo and onward journeys to nearby destinations in Teluk Bintuni.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Babo Airport, project sites, accommodations and other destinations in the region.
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