Toraja Airport (WAFB)
Medium airport · Toraja, Sumatera Selatan (South Sumatra), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Toraja Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WAFB |
| IATA | TRT |
| Elevation | 2,884 ft (879 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 3°11'9" E 119°55'4" -3.18583, 119.91775 |
| Location | Toraja, Sumatera Selatan (South Sumatra), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | — | ASP | Yes |
Toraja Airport at a glance
Toraja Airport is a medium airport in Toraja, Sumatera Selatan (South Sumatra), Indonesia, known to airline systems as TRT. The field elevation of 2,884 ft (879 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WAFB 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, 04/22, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WAFB 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 Toraja Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kasiguncu Airport | WAFP | 214 km (116 NM) |
| Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport | WAAA | 214 km (116 NM) |
| Sangia Nibandera Airport | WAWP | 220 km (119 NM) |
| Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport | WAFF | 252 km (136 NM) |
| Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport | WAFW | 397 km (214 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Toraja Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,884 ft field elevation of Toraja 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 Toraja Airport
What is the ICAO code of Toraja Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Toraja Airport is WAFB, and its IATA code is TRT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Toraja Airport above sea level?
Toraja Airport sits at an elevation of 2,884 feet (879 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Toraja Airport located?
The airport lies at -3.1858, 119.9177 — in Toraja, Sumatera Selatan (South Sumatra), Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kasiguncu Airport, about 214 km away.
Does WAFB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WAFB 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 Toraja Airport?
Toraja Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.