Sultan Babullah Airport (WAEE)
Medium airport · Ternate, Maluku Utara (North Maluku), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Sultan Babullah Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WAEE |
| IATA | TTE |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 0°49'52" E 127°22'54" 0.83101, 127.38161 |
| Location | Ternate, Maluku Utara (North Maluku), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,875 ft (1791 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sultan Babullah Airport at a glance
Sultan Babullah Airport is a medium airport in Ternate, Maluku Utara (North Maluku), Indonesia, known to airline systems as TTE. The field elevation of 49 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WAEE 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, 14/32, offers 5,875 ft (1791 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WAEE 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 Sultan Babullah Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pitu Airport | WAEW | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Sam Ratulangi International Airport | WAMM | 284 km (153 NM) |
| Naha Airport | WAMH | 378 km (204 NM) |
| Namniwel Airport | WAPN | 444 km (240 NM) |
| Domine Eduard Osok Airport | WASS | 475 km (257 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sultan Babullah Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 49 ft field elevation of Sultan Babullah 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 Sultan Babullah Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sultan Babullah Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sultan Babullah Airport is WAEE, and its IATA code is TTE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sultan Babullah Airport above sea level?
Sultan Babullah Airport sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sultan Babullah Airport located?
The airport lies at 0.8310, 127.3816 — in Ternate, Maluku Utara (North Maluku), Indonesia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pitu Airport, about 171 km away.
Does WAEE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WAEE 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 Sultan Babullah Airport?
Sultan Babullah Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,875 ft (1791 m) with a ASP surface.