Tunggul Wulung Airport (WAHL)
Medium airport · Cilacap, Jawa Tengah (Central Java), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Tunggul Wulung Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WAHL |
| IATA | CXP |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 7°38'42" E 109°2'2" -7.64506, 109.03400 |
| Location | Cilacap, Jawa Tengah (Central Java), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,593 ft (1400 m) | 96 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tunggul Wulung Airport at a glance
Tunggul Wulung Airport is a medium airport in Cilacap, Jawa Tengah (Central Java), Indonesia, known to airline systems as CXP. The field elevation of 69 ft (21 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WAHL 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, 13/31, offers 4,593 ft (1400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WAHL 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 Tunggul Wulung Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yogyakarta International Airport | WAHI | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Kertajati International Airport | WICA | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Adisutjipto International Airport | WAHH | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport | WAHS | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Husein Sastranegara International Airport | WICC | 181 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tunggul Wulung Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 69 ft field elevation of Tunggul Wulung 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 Tunggul Wulung Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tunggul Wulung Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tunggul Wulung Airport is WAHL, and its IATA code is CXP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tunggul Wulung Airport above sea level?
Tunggul Wulung Airport sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tunggul Wulung Airport located?
The airport lies at -7.6451, 109.0340 — in Cilacap, Jawa Tengah (Central Java), Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yogyakarta International Airport, about 116 km away.
Does WAHL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WAHL 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 Tunggul Wulung Airport?
Tunggul Wulung Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 4,593 ft (1400 m) with a ASP surface.