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.
The arrangement persisted until August 1, 1962, when the government created a specialized group to manage the upkeep and operation of airport facilities for the benefit of commercial air travel. Pattimura Airport continued to be operated by the military as an Air Force base.