Small highland terminal, runway and parked turboprop at Enarotali Airport in Paniai, Central Papua, framed by misty mountains

Airport

Enarotali Airport (EWI)

Enarotali Airport is a small domestic gateway serving the town of Enarotali and the surrounding Paniai Regency in Papua's central highlands. It connects travelers with nearby regional centers such as Nabire and Timika, with local transport options including ojek motorcycle taxis and pre-arranged private vehicles for the short ride into town.

Passengers

Luggage

About Enarotali Airport

Enarotali Airport is a small domestic airfield serving Enarotali, the capital of Paniai Regency in Central Papua, Indonesia. It functions primarily as a lifeline connection between the remote central highlands and larger regional centers such as Nabire and Timika.

Located about 1 km north of the town centre on the shores of Lake Paniai, the airport is reached by a short road journey. Its single compact terminal supports domestic operations only, with a 1,000-metre asphalt runway set at roughly 1,770 metres above sea level, and services are flown by small propeller aircraft.

The airport has no international flights, and passenger processing is simple and manual. Check-in is handled by airline staff, security screening is minimal, and the building provides a basic waiting area with bench seating and restrooms rather than commercial amenities.

Ground transport in Enarotali is informal, usually involving ojek motorcycle taxis or pre-arranged private vehicles. Because mountain weather and fog can cause sudden schedule changes, travelers should confirm flights directly with the carrier and keep their plans flexible.

Enarotali Airport EWI terminal and apron in the Papuan highlands with a small turboprop aircraft and misty mountains behind

Terminal Overview

Travelers walking beneath terminal signs inside an airport

Terminals

Enarotali Airport operates through a single small passenger terminal that serves domestic flights only. There are no separate international, Schengen or airline-specific terminals; all passenger handling takes place within one compact building.

Ground Transportation Services to and from Enarotali Airport

Transfers

Book private transfers from Enarotali Airport to hotels, guesthouses, government offices and other destinations in Enarotali and the wider Paniai area.

Hourly Chauffeur

Arrange a driver by the hour for flexible travel from the airport around Enarotali, including Lake Paniai viewpoints, meetings and local errands.

Car Rental

For travelers who prefer a private vehicle, cars with drivers can be arranged in advance from Enarotali Airport for the short ride into town and onward journeys in the Paniai region.

Bus & Group Transfers

Organize a minibus or chartered vehicle for groups arriving at Enarotali Airport, including community, government or project travel to nearby villages and towns.