Pitu Airport (WAEW)
Medium airport · Gotalalamo-Morotai Island, Maluku Utara (North Maluku), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Pitu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WAEW |
| IATA | OTI |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 2°2'46" E 128°19'30" 2.04599, 128.32500 |
| Location | Gotalalamo-Morotai Island, Maluku Utara (North Maluku), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,880 ft (2402 m) | 95 ft | ASP | No |
Pitu Airport at a glance
Pitu Airport is a medium airport in Gotalalamo-Morotai Island, Maluku Utara (North Maluku), Indonesia, known to airline systems as OTI. The field elevation of 49 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WAEW are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 7,880 ft (2402 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WAEW 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 Pitu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sultan Babullah Airport | WAEE | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Naha Airport | WAMH | 360 km (194 NM) |
| Sam Ratulangi International Airport | WAMM | 382 km (206 NM) |
| Domine Eduard Osok Airport | WASS | 464 km (251 NM) |
| Rajah Buayan Air Base | RPMB | 567 km (306 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pitu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 49 ft field elevation of Pitu 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 Pitu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pitu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pitu Airport is WAEW, and its IATA code is OTI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pitu Airport above sea level?
Pitu 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 Pitu Airport located?
The airport lies at 2.0460, 128.3250 — in Gotalalamo-Morotai Island, Maluku Utara (North Maluku), Indonesia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sultan Babullah Airport, about 171 km away.
Does WAEW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WAEW 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 Pitu Airport?
Pitu Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 7,880 ft (2402 m) with a ASP surface.