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Waingapu Airport Runway Extension Project Nearing Completion, Boosting East Sumba Connectivity

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Home News 2026 August Waingapu Airport Runway Extension Project Nearing Completion, Boosting East Sumba Connectivity

The runway extension project at Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport (WGP) in Waingapu, East Sumba, is reportedly nearing its final stages. This upgrade will allow the airport to accommodate larger aircraft, potentially increasing flight frequencies and opening up new direct routes to East Sumba. Improved air access is expected to significantly boost tourism and economic development in the region.