Frans Kaisiepo Airport (WABB)
Medium airport · Biak, Papua, Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Frans Kaisiepo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WABB |
| IATA | BIK |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 1°11'24" E 136°6'29" -1.19002, 136.10800 |
| Location | Biak, Papua, Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 11,715 ft (3571 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Frans Kaisiepo Airport at a glance
Frans Kaisiepo Airport is a medium airport in Biak, Papua, Indonesia, known to airline systems as BIK. The field elevation of 46 ft (14 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WABB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 11,715 ft (3571 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WABB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Frans Kaisiepo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stevanus Rumbewas Airport | WABO | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Rendani Airport | WAUU | 231 km (125 NM) |
| Old Nabire Airport | ID-0339 | 252 km (136 NM) |
| Douw Aturure Airport | WABI | 258 km (139 NM) |
| Bilorai Airport | WAYB | 301 km (163 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Frans Kaisiepo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 46 ft field elevation of Frans Kaisiepo Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 83 airports and airfields we list for Indonesia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Frans Kaisiepo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Frans Kaisiepo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Frans Kaisiepo Airport is WABB, and its IATA code is BIK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Frans Kaisiepo Airport above sea level?
Frans Kaisiepo Airport sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Frans Kaisiepo Airport located?
The airport lies at -1.1900, 136.1080 — in Biak, Papua, Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Stevanus Rumbewas Airport, about 71 km away.
Does WABB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WABB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Frans Kaisiepo Airport?
Frans Kaisiepo Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 11,715 ft (3571 m) with a ASP surface.