[1][2] In 2014, the Indonesian government said they will provide Rp30 billion, or about US$2.5 million, from the state budget for the construction of the airfield.

In the meantime, Gabriel Asem, Bupati of Tambrauw Regency, remarked that the administration has budgeted Rp9 billion, or about US$752 thousand, for the construction of the airport and Rp3 billion, or about US$250 thousand, for acquiring the land for the airport.

The airport needs a land area of 200 hectares (490 acres), including for its runway, taxiway, and the apron.

The Werur Airport will facilitate the locals and tourists to reach Raja Ampat and other locations in Southwest Papua.

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