Airport
Tanah Merah Airport (TMH)
Tanah Merah Airport is the main air gateway serving Tanah Merah and Boven Digoel Regency in South Papua, with scheduled connections to Jayapura and Merauke. Compare transfer options to the town centre and onward journeys across the region.
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About Tanah Merah Airport
Tanah Merah Airport (TMH) is the main air gateway for Tanah Merah, the capital of Boven Digoel Regency in South Papua, Indonesia. The airport connects this remote inland region with domestic destinations, most notably Jayapura and Merauke, and supports the movement of passengers and essential supplies across the area.
The airport has its origins in a small pioneer airstrip used since the Dutch colonial era and has been developed into a Class III airport. It now has an asphalt runway of about 1,400 metres and a compact passenger terminal that serves scheduled domestic operations.
Located on the edge of Tanah Merah, roughly 3 km from the town centre, the airport is reached by road in about 10 minutes. Onward travel is typically arranged by taxi, motorcycle taxi, private transfer or rental vehicle, making the airport a practical starting point for journeys through Boven Digoel and the wider surrounding area.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Tanah Merah Airport operates through a single passenger terminal serving domestic flights. The compact terminal handles arrivals and departures in one building, with airline operations concentrated in the main terminal area.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Tanah Merah Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Tanah Merah Airport to hotels, the town centre and other locations across Boven Digoel Regency.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business visits or journeys around Tanah Merah.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Tanah Merah Airport for independent travel around Tanah Merah and onward journeys within the Boven Digoel region.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or charter vehicles for groups travelling between Tanah Merah Airport, hotels, event venues and other regional destinations.
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