
Regional airport · Morotai, Indonesia
Morotai/Pitu (Leo Wattimena)
- Elevation
- 49 ft
- Coordinates
- 2°03′N 128°19′E
- Local time
- Asia/Jayapura
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Field information
WAEW runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Morotai/Pitu (Leo Wattimena) (WAEW/OTI) has one runway, 09/27, 7,880 ft (2,402 m) long of asphalt. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at WAEW, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Asia/Jayapura
Country
Indonesia
ID
Municipality
Gotalalamo-Morotai Island
Elevation
49 ft
Position
2.0460, 128.3250
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Runways · WAEW
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,880 ft (2,402 m) | 95 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at WAEW.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Morotai/Pitu (Leo Wattimena) (WAEW / OTI) in Morotai, Indonesia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. WAEW is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at WAEW
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Indonesia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Indonesia. Applicable permit lead times for Indonesia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Indonesia are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at WAEW
Direct FBO and handler coordination at WAEW covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at WAEW
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at WAEW is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to WAEW
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for WAEW: 2° 2′ 46″ N 128° 19′ 30″ E; elevation 49 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Morotai
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Morotai. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at WAEW.
- 06
Cargo Operations at WAEW
Support for freighter operations into WAEW covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where WAEW sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
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Operating into WAEW?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Morotai/Pitu (Leo Wattimena) — one desk for the whole trip.