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BIK Frans Kaisiepo Airport
Frans Kaisiepo Airport (IATA: BIK, ICAO:WABB) is located in the city of Biak, Indonesia. It is the primary international airport serving Biak and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

BIK

ICAO Code

WABB

Name

Frans Kaisiepo Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Indonesia (ID)

City

Biak

Latitude

-1.1900200

Longitude

136.1080017

Time Zone

UTC+09:00

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Frans Kaisiepo Airport (BIK) Air Freight Guide

ICAO: WABB | Biak, Indonesia | UTC+09:00

Airport Overview

Frans Kaisiepo Airport serves Biak in Indonesia’s Papua region and functions primarily as a regional passenger airport with a supporting role in air cargo distribution. Its location in eastern Indonesia makes it relevant for shipments moving to or from Biak and nearby island markets, while cargo planning normally depends on available aircraft belly capacity, inter-island connections and onward gateways. The airport is located at approximately 1.190020° S, 136.108002° E, according to the supplied airport master data. Cargo acceptance, customs handling, warehouse access and connection options can vary by airline, shipment type and operating day. Our service team checks the complete routing, handling capability and document requirements before booking rather than treating Frans Kaisiepo Airport as a guaranteed freighter gateway.

Airport name	Frans Kaisiepo Airport
Location	Biak, Indonesia
Airport identifiers	IATA: BIK \| ICAO: WABB
Coordinates	1.190020° S, 136.108002° E
Time zone	UTC+09:00
Logistics positioning	Regional air cargo gateway; capacity and service availability require shipment-specific confirmation

Key Highlights

Regional rather than dedicated-freighter positioning: cargo is commonly planned around available passenger-aircraft belly capacity and approved interline or domestic connections.
Eastern Indonesia geography can make uplift frequency, aircraft type and onward transfer points more important than nominal airport-to-airport distance.
Time-critical, temperature-sensitive and dangerous-goods shipments require advance acceptance checks; do not assume all handling capabilities are available on every flight.
For larger consignments, our service team compares direct uplift with consolidation through a suitable Indonesian gateway, subject to airline confirmation.
Biak local delivery may require separate trucking coordination because pickup, consignee access and inter-island delivery arrangements are shipment-specific.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility access and handling scope should be confirmed against the selected airline and ground handler before cargo is tendered. Our service team can coordinate the following planning items:

Export and import acceptanceConfirm cargo acceptance windows, warehouse receiving procedures, piece and weight limits, and whether an airline booking requires a separate handling appointment.

General cargo handlingUse robust, stackable packaging with clear piece marks and an accurate packing list. Oversized, irregular or heavy pieces need prior approval.

Temperature-sensitive cargoRequest confirmation of cool-room access, transfer exposure limits and the available temperature-control process before booking pharmaceuticals, seafood or perishables.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance depends on airline authorization, trained handling personnel, packaging and documentation. A DG pre-check is required before delivery.

Customs and regulated cargoExport declarations, import clearance, inspection arrangements and release instructions must be aligned with Indonesian customs procedures and the shipment’s commodity.

Pickup and delivery coordinationOur team confirms warehouse release, consignee identification, local trucking access and any need for transshipment or onward island delivery.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical planning focuses on domestic Indonesian connections and onward international routings through a confirmed gateway. The actual route depends on airline schedules, interline acceptance and cargo availability.
Passenger-aircraft belly capacity may be constrained by seasonal demand, aircraft configuration, passenger loads or operational restrictions. A booked space is not equivalent to confirmed uplift until airline acceptance is issued.
Transit time can be affected by connection frequency, weekend or holiday operations, weather, remote-island handling, customs inspection and missed-connection recovery.
Our service team provides a shipment-specific schedule after checking origin, destination, commodity, dimensions, chargeable weight, service level and required delivery date. No fixed transit promise should be made before confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Biak and connected communities in the surrounding Papua island environment, with final coverage dependent on road, coastal and inter-island delivery arrangements.
Common planning categories: general commercial supplies, spare parts, project materials, consumer goods, documents and urgent replenishment cargo may be suitable after airline acceptance.
Perishables: seafood, agricultural products and other time-sensitive commodities require validated packaging, pre-cooling where appropriate and a confirmed handling chain.
Special cargo: batteries, chemicals, medical products, live animals and oversized pieces require commodity-specific screening and may need an alternative gateway or service.
Our service team assesses whether direct uplift or a gateway consolidation better matches the cargo’s value, urgency, handling risk and final-delivery requirements.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Cargo acceptance and documentation cut-offs are airline- and handler-specific. Our team obtains the operational cut-off in writing and allows additional time for remote-station delivery or inspection.
Documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, shipper and consignee details, permits and origin or product documents must match the physical cargo. Indonesian export or import declarations may be required.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Provide the correct UN classification, Safety Data Sheet where applicable, shipper’s declaration when required, compliant packaging and battery information before booking. Misdeclaration can result in refusal or regulatory action.
Customs, inspection and release: Commodity description, value, tariff information and importer details should be prepared for review. Customs inspection, airline security screening and warehouse release can extend the handling cycle.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, ready date and preferred delivery date to our service team before requesting space.
For seafood, pharmaceuticals or other temperature-sensitive cargo, specify the acceptable temperature range, packaging method, gel-pack or dry-ice requirement and maximum transfer exposure.
For batteries, chemicals, aerosols or other regulated commodities, complete the dangerous-goods pre-check before cargo is packed and delivered to the warehouse.
For urgent or high-value freight, ask our team to compare direct regional uplift, gateway consolidation and multimodal alternatives; the most reliable option may not be the shortest nominal route.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Frans Kaisiepo Airport handle international air cargo?

International movement may be possible through an approved airline and Indonesian gateway connection, but acceptance, customs routing and available uplift must be confirmed for each shipment. Our service team does not assume direct international cargo availability.

How long does air freight through Frans Kaisiepo Airport take?

There is no universal transit time. The result depends on the origin, connection point, operating day, aircraft capacity, customs processing and final delivery location. We quote an indicative schedule only after checking the live routing.

Can temperature-controlled cargo be shipped through the airport?

It may be accepted subject to airline and handler capability. The shipper should provide commodity, temperature range, packaging and handling instructions in advance so our team can verify the complete transfer chain.

What information is needed for a booking request?

Provide origin and destination, commodity, number of pieces, dimensions, gross weight, ready date, invoice value, consignee details and any DG, battery, live-animal or temperature-control requirements.

Is a direct freighter the best option for large cargo?

Not necessarily. Capacity, aircraft limitations and regional frequency may favor a consolidated routing through a suitable Indonesian gateway. Our service team compares available options against urgency, cost, handling risk and final delivery needs.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, city, country and time zone in this module are taken from the supplied airport master data for Frans Kaisiepo Airport. Operational statements are presented as shipment-planning guidance and are intentionally limited where airline, handler or government confirmation is required.

For regulatory and operational verification, our service team refers to the relevant Indonesian aviation authority information at dephub.go.id, Indonesian customs information at beacukai.go.id, and international air transport reference material at iata.org and icao.int. Live schedules, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, handling capabilities and customs decisions remain subject to confirmation by the responsible airline, ground handler and authorities.