This lasted until August 1, 1962, when the government formed a working unit in charge of organizing the civil aviation maintenance and operation of airports for the benefit of civil air transport. Pattimura Airport continued to be operated as an Air Force Air Base.
This period ended on August 1, 1962, when the government created a dedicated unit to oversee the maintenance and operation of airports for the benefit of commercial air travel. Pattimura Airport continued to be operated by the military as part of its airbase.