Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport – WGP Waingapu
Originally called Mau Hau Airport, Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport is one of two airports on the island of Sumba. It is a small domestic airport that serves Waingapu, the largest town in Sumba in East Nusa Tenggara, the southernmost province in Indonesia. Its code, WGP, comes from its location, five kilometers east of the city Waingapu, which is why it is commonly known as Waingapu Airport.
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Umbu Mehang Kunda or Waingapu Airport has one asphalt runway designated 15/33, which measures 7,218 × 148 feet (2,200 x 45 meters). A new terminal was inaugurated in 2016, to improve passenger services from the old facilities, however with very few regular flights, amenities are quite limited. Wings Air and Nam Air are the two carriers that fly to and from WGP Airport.
Beyond Waingapu, some of the nearby locations are the towns of Ruteng and Ende, and the cities of Bima and Maumere.
What to Do & Area Attractions
For accommodations near Waingapu Airport, the Pondok Wisata dan Restoran Elim a quarter of a kilometer away and the Padadita Beach Hotel 4.4 kilometers off both offer free airport shuttle service.
The closest major airport to WGP is Komodo Airport, 139 kilometers off in Labuan Bajo. The other airport on Sumba, Tambolaka Airport on the western end of the island, is 208 kilometers from Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport. Many travelers arrive at one of these, and cross to the other end of the island to depart via the other.
On this page it is easy to search for Waingapu, Indonesia airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Waingapu, Indonesia (WGP) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the WGP airport.
Most of these WGP
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Waingapu, Indonesia
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Map of Waingapu, Indonesia Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Waingapu, Indonesia (WGP)
If you planning to travel to Waingapu, Indonesia (WGP), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 10:10 PM.
The temperature feels like 85.05000000000001 with a humidity level of 76 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 0 percent with visibility at 14.3 percent.
Today’s UV index is 2, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling east-southeast at a speed of 7 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 9:45 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
6/2
Clear Sky
81°F
High: 86°F
Low: 75°F
Precipitation: 20%
Monday
6/3
Clear Sky
80°F
High: 86°F
Low: 69°F
Precipitation: 20%
Tuesday
6/4
Clear Sky
78°F
High: 88°F
Low: 72°F
Precipitation: 20%
Wednesday
6/5
Clear Sky
78°F
High: 87°F
Low: 75°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
6/6
Few clouds
78°F
High: 83°F
Low: 75°F
Precipitation: 20%
Friday
6/7
Few clouds
77°F
High: 85°F
Low: 70°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Waingapu, Indonesia WGP airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free WGP airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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