Waingapu Airport alias Mau Hau Airport is one of the two entering points to Sumba island- the land of sandalwood, impressive megalithic tombs, unique hand woven "ikat", and still untouched beautiful beaches, the other one being at Waikabubak (Tambolaka). Throughout the year, travelers from all over the world, especially those with a penchant for art and sculpture throng this airport to view the city that still considers the megalithic burials as a 'living tradition' to entomb individuals when they die.
Located 42 kilometers from the town hub, Waingapu Airport serves passengers from a wide region of Sumba Island, East Nusa Tenggara. The Airport in Waingapu, Indonesia, sprawls over a pretty large area and is very well-equipped with:
One well-maintained runway- 5415 ft (Surface- Paved)
State-of-the-art Air Traffic Control System
Waingapu Airport, Indonesia, owns certification from both IATA and ICAO. Its codes are WGP and WRRW respectively. The major airlines providing commercial service to it are:
- Pelita Air Service
- Merpati Nusantara Airlines
Waingapu Airport, Sumba Island, Indonesia, does not enjoy any international air-service. Hence, all you international travelers out there, do get to Denpaasar Bali first and from there head for your destination in regular direct flights to Waingapu. The airport also connects non-stop with the cities of Kupang and Maumere.
The other nearby airports of Mau Hau Airport, from where regular ferry service is available to the Sumba island city, are:
- Mohammad Salahuddin Airport in Bima
- Ende Airport
- Labuan Bajo Airport
- Tambolaka Airport
After Flying to Waingapu Airport, drive in to one of the nearby classy hotels of Sumba, including:
- Hotel Acorn Sumba
- Nihiwatu Island Resort Hotel Sumba
- Nihiwatu Resort A Select Hotel Sumba
- Sumba Nautil Resort
Waingapu is adorned with umpteen beautiful and tranquil locales. Head towards the west part of Sumba island and you will get to see old graves carved in motifs of buffalo horns, man heads, horses, symbolizing social status or wealth of the people. Some other interesting places that must feature on your itinerary include:
- Anakalang
- Rende
- Kaliuda
- Pasola
- Marapu
Get to know more about Waingapu Airport, Indonesia at www.flightshotelstours.com.
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