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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Indonesia",
    "addressLocality": "Merdei-Papua Island"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "General aviation"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Merdei-Papua Island",
  "code": "RDE",
  "connection_tips": "Merdey Airport (RDE) is an exceptionally remote and minimalist aviation facility located in the deep interior of West Papua, Indonesia, serving the isolated community of Merdei. As a vital lifeline for the region, the airport primarily caters to small missionary flights, government-chartered supply drops, and medical emergency evacuations. The facility consists of a single grass or dirt airstrip with absolutely no passenger terminal amenities; you will find no check-in counters, retail shops, or restroom facilities on-site.\n\nTravelers arriving here must be fully self-sufficient, carrying their own water, food, and essential gear for the rugged Papuan terrain. Ground transportation is non-existent in the conventional sense; visitors typically coordinate with local village leaders for transport via motorcycle or on foot, as there are no road connections to the larger coastal cities. The climate is characterized by high-intensity tropical rainforest weather, with heavy rainfall possible throughout the year and frequent low cloud cover that can make the strip unusable for several days at a time.\n\nThe airfield's location in a narrow valley requires pilots to have specialized training and exceptional skills for both approach and departure. If you are visiting for research or humanitarian work, it is essential to have a local contact who can facilitate your stay, as there is no formal tourism or hospitality infrastructure in the area. Always confirm your flight details multiple times with your operator, as scheduling is informal and entirely dependent on weather conditions and aircraft availability in this high-risk aviation environment.",
  "country": "Indonesia",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=IDR",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check flight status ahead of time; services can be limited.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=-1.591154,133.295867",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "has_commercial_service": false,
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=IDR",
  "iataCode": "RDE",
  "icao": "WASM",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "August 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -1.591154,
  "layover_planner_info": "Merdey Airport (RDE) is not a conventional scheduled-airline layover airport, so treat it as a point-to-point stop rather than a place to build a long connection. Have transport, food, and contingency plans arranged before you land in Merdei-Papua Island, because same-day recovery usually depends on the operator serving the field rather than a bank of airline desks. If your itinerary needs a commercial fallback, check options through Kebar Airport (KEQ) and Bintuni Airport (NTI).",
  "longitude": 133.295867,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you misconnect at Merdey Airport (RDE), contact the operating carrier, charter provider, or airport handling contact immediately, because recovery is usually arranged directly with the operator rather than through a full-service rebooking desk. Keep ground transport and alternate commercial options via Kebar Airport (KEQ) and Bintuni Airport (NTI) ready in case the next workable departure is outside the airport itself.",
  "name": "Merdey Airport",
  "noindex": true,
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "KEQ",
      "name": "Kebar Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "NTI",
      "name": "Bintuni Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Merdey Airport operates as an extremely remote airstrip located in the interior of West Papua, Indonesia, serving the isolated village of Merdei at coordinates -1.591154, 133.295867. This small facility provides essential aviation access to one of the most remote communities in Indonesia's easternmost province.\n\nThe airport features minimal infrastructure consisting of a basic grass or unpaved airstrip with no conventional terminal building or passenger amenities. Facilities are limited to essential operational requirements for small aircraft operations, reflecting the remote wilderness setting and limited local infrastructure.\n\nOperational characteristics focus on serving missionary aviation, government supply flights, medical evacuations, and humanitarian missions reaching this isolated Papuan community. The facility accommodates only small aircraft capable of operating on unpaved surfaces and suitable for the challenging mountainous terrain.\n\nThe airport's critical importance lies in providing the primary means of access to Merdei village, where conventional ground transportation is non-existent due to the rugged terrain and dense rainforest. It serves as a vital lifeline for essential supplies, medical emergencies, and maintaining connections between this remote community and the outside world.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/asia/indonesia/airports.php"
}