Tjilik Riwut Airport (WAGG)
Medium airport · Palangkaraya, Kalimantan Tengah (Central Kalimantan), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Tjilik Riwut Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WAGG |
| IATA | PKY |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 2°13'38" E 113°56'36" -2.22715, 113.94339 |
| Location | Palangkaraya, Kalimantan Tengah (Central Kalimantan), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tjilik Riwut Airport at a glance
Tjilik Riwut Airport is a medium airport in Palangkaraya, Kalimantan Tengah (Central Kalimantan), Indonesia, known to airline systems as PKY. The field elevation of 82 ft (25 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WAGG 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, 16/34, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WAGG 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 Tjilik Riwut Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Syamsudin Noor International Airport | WAOO | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Warukin Airport | WAON | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Nanga Pinoh Airport | WIOG | 321 km (173 NM) |
| Nusantara International Airport | WALK | 330 km (178 NM) |
| Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport | WALL | 345 km (186 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tjilik Riwut Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 82 ft field elevation of Tjilik Riwut 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 Tjilik Riwut Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tjilik Riwut Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tjilik Riwut Airport is WAGG, and its IATA code is PKY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tjilik Riwut Airport above sea level?
Tjilik Riwut Airport sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tjilik Riwut Airport located?
The airport lies at -2.2271, 113.9434 — in Palangkaraya, Kalimantan Tengah (Central Kalimantan), Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Syamsudin Noor International Airport, about 163 km away.
Does WAGG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WAGG 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 Tjilik Riwut Airport?
Tjilik Riwut Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.