Maratua Airport

*** ✈️ Basic Information 1. Airport Name: Maratua Airport (Bandar Udara Maratua) 2. IATA Code: RTU 3. ICAO Code: WAQC 4. Type: Public 5. City: Maratua Island, part of Derawan Islands, Berau Regency 6. Country: Indonesia *** 🏗️ Key Facilities 1. Number of Terminals: 1 small domestic terminal with basic amenities 2. Runway: * Designation: 01/19 * Length: 1,600 m (5,250 ft), Asphalt surface 3. Major Services: * Passenger hall * baggage claim * restroom * prayer room * cafeterias * ATM * gift shop * taxi services * parking, 24-hour operations * ATC tower * runway lighting * apron * taxiway * PAPI * rescue & fire services *navigational aid VFR *** 🛫 Airlines and Destinations 1. Main Airlines Operating: * Smart Aviation (Samarinda ⇄ Maratua caravan flights – Mon, Thu, Fri, 2025) 2. All Operating Airlines: As above – no regular scheduled service beyond charter/essential flights 3. Top Domestic Routes: * Samarinda (Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto Airport) 4. International Routes: * None (but serves tourists bound for Derawan & Maratua) *** 📊 Passenger Traffic 1. Annual Passengers: Not officially published; traffic spikes during tourism season 2. Airport Rank: Regional domestic airfield supporting tourism and remote connectivity *** 🚗 Ground Transportation 1. Access Routes: On‑island access—no road outside island; connection by air/sea 2. Transfer Options: * From Berau: flight → Maratua; or boat via Tanjung Redeb/Tanjung Batu (~3 h) * Taxi & resort shuttle available on arrival 3. Parking: Terminal-level drop-off; vehicle storage minimal *** ☎️ Contact Information 1. Owner/Operator: Ministry of Transportation, Government of Indonesia 2. Phone: +62 811‑554‑0409 3. Email: bandaramaratua.dgca@gmail.com 4. Official Website: hubud.dephub.go.id/BandaraDetail.php?id=318 *** 🏨 Nearby Highlights 1. Nearest Hotels/Resorts: Borneo Cottage, Pratasaba Resort, boutique lodges across Maratua 2. Tourist Attractions: Gateway to Derawan Islands (Kakaban, Sangalaki), pristine coral reefs, diving & snorkeling sites