Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport (WAFW)
Medium airport · Luwok, Sulawesi Tengah (Central Sulawesi), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WAFW |
| IATA | LUW |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 1°2'9" E 122°46'26" -1.03589, 122.77393 |
| Location | Luwok, Sulawesi Tengah (Central Sulawesi), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,070 ft (1850 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport at a glance
Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport is a medium airport in Luwok, Sulawesi Tengah (Central Sulawesi), Indonesia, known to airline systems as LUW. The field elevation of 56 ft (17 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WAFW 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, 03/21, offers 6,070 ft (1850 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WAFW 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 Syukuran Aminuddin Amir 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 | 239 km (129 NM) |
| Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport | WAFF | 319 km (172 NM) |
| Sam Ratulangi International Airport | WAMM | 374 km (202 NM) |
| Sangia Nibandera Airport | WAWP | 393 km (212 NM) |
| Toraja Airport | WAFB | 397 km (214 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 56 ft field elevation of Syukuran Aminuddin Amir 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 Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport
What is the ICAO code of Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport is WAFW, and its IATA code is LUW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport above sea level?
Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport located?
The airport lies at -1.0359, 122.7739 — in Luwok, Sulawesi Tengah (Central Sulawesi), Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kasiguncu Airport, about 239 km away.
Does WAFW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WAFW 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 Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport?
Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 6,070 ft (1850 m) with a ASP surface.