Bokondini Airport – BUI
Bokondini Airport is a public-use airport found in the town of Bokondini, Indonesia, on the island of Papua, which is under the Tolikara Regency. It is known under the International Air Transport Association (IATA) airport code of BUI and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) code of WAJB. The airfield acts as Bokondini’s main gateway via air and serves passengers going into Bokondini-Papua Island.
Best Time to Visit
Located at an elevation of 1,400 meters above the mean sea level, Bokondini Airport features only a single paved runway, which measures no less than 900 meters in length and 23 meters in width. Aside from exploring the town of Bokondini, you should also check out the nearby village of Wamena, located on the southern end of Bokondini. The town is the biggest in Indonesia Papua’s highlands and is home to popular tourist spots such as the Mummies of Akima, Lake Habbema, and the Sinatma Suspension Bridge. You might also be interested in exploring the Contilola Cave and visiting the tribes at the Pugima Traditional Village.
What to Do & Area Attractions
While the town of Bokondini is served by BUI, there are still no available accommodations around Bokondini Airport. However, there are numerous options for guests at the nearby town of Wamena, some of which are The Baliem Valley Resort, Sinakma Elok Cottage, and Hotel Putri Dani. You can also fly to Papua via Wamena Airport, which serves the town of Wamena and the neighboring regencies of Tolikara, and Lanny Jaya.
