Airport code
SXK — Saumlaki/Olilit Airport
SXK is the IATA code for Saumlaki/Olilit Airport, an airport serving Saumlaki-Yamdena Island, Indonesia. Its ICAO code is WAPI, and it operates in the UTC time zone (UTC+9). The airport sits at -7.9886, 131.3060 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 218 ft (66 m).
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About Saumlaki/Olilit Airport
Mathilda Batlayeri Airport is a domestic airport serving Saumlaki, the capital and largest town of Tanimbar Islands Regency in the Tanimbar Islands, Maluku, Indonesia. It is named after Mathilda Batlayeri, a heroine from the Tanimbar Islands who was killed in South Kalimantan in 1953 while fighting the Darul Islam rebel movement. The airport commenced operations in May 2014, replacing the former Olilit Airport, which was located near Saumlaki town center but could not be expanded further due to land constraints.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | SXK |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | WAPI |
| Airport name | Saumlaki/Olilit Airport |
| City | Saumlaki-Yamdena Island |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC+9) |
| Latitude | -7.9886 |
| Longitude | 131.3060 |
| Elevation | 218 ft (66 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 6,562 ft (2,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Saumlaki/Olilit Airport?
The IATA code for Saumlaki/Olilit Airport is SXK.
What is the ICAO code for Saumlaki/Olilit Airport?
The ICAO code for Saumlaki/Olilit Airport is WAPI.
Where is SXK airport located?
Saumlaki/Olilit Airport (SXK) is located in Saumlaki-Yamdena Island, Indonesia.
What time zone is SXK in?
Saumlaki/Olilit Airport operates in the UTC time zone, which is UTC+9.
What is the nearest airport to SXK?
The nearest airport to Saumlaki/Olilit Airport (SXK) is Dumatumbun Airport (LUV) in Langgur, about 303 km away.
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