Airport
Merdey Airport (RDE)
Merdey Airport is a small domestic gateway serving Merdey District and nearby communities in Teluk Bintuni Regency, West Papua. Compare transfer options to the Merdey area and onward destinations such as Bintuni, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Merdey Airport
Merdey Airport is a small domestic airport serving Merdey District in Teluk Bintuni Regency, West Papua. It supports essential air connections for local communities in an area where road travel can be limited and weather-dependent.
Located about 4 km east of the main Merdey settlement, the airport has a single runway and one small passenger terminal. It mainly handles small aircraft flights linking Merdey with Manokwari, a key gateway for onward travel in West Papua.
The airport is reached by local road from the Merdey area, while longer overland journeys to other parts of Teluk Bintuni can take considerably longer and depend on road conditions. Pre-arranged transfers and chartered vehicles are common ways to continue from the airport.
Passenger facilities are basic, with a simple terminal and waiting area rather than the full commercial amenities found at larger Indonesian airports. Travellers should confirm flight schedules and local transport arrangements before their journey.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Merdey Airport operates with a single small passenger terminal. All domestic arrivals and departures are handled within the same terminal building.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Merdey Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Merdey Airport to the Merdey area, district villages and other road-accessible destinations in Teluk Bintuni Regency.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from Merdey Airport to local villages, meetings or fieldwork sites around Teluk Bintuni.
Car Rental
Arrange a rental vehicle in advance for independent travel from Merdey Airport to nearby communities and road-accessible areas of the regency.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize a chartered vehicle or minibus for groups travelling between Merdey Airport, local villages and other destinations in Teluk Bintuni.
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