Oksibil Airport (WAJO)
Medium airport · Oksibil, Papua Pegunungan (Highland Papua), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Oksibil Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WAJO |
| IATA | OKL |
| Elevation | 4,315 ft (1315 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 4°54'26" E 140°37'40" -4.90710, 140.62770 |
| Location | Oksibil, Papua Pegunungan (Highland Papua), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 2,854 ft (870 m) | 59 ft | — | No |
| error/error | — | — | — | No |
Oksibil Airport at a glance
Oksibil Airport is a medium airport in Oksibil, Papua Pegunungan (Highland Papua), Indonesia, known to airline systems as OKL. The field elevation of 4,315 ft (1315 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WAJO are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 11/29 — offers 2,854 ft (870 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WAJO 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 Oksibil Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tanah Merah Airport | WAKT | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Wamena Airport | WAVV | 206 km (111 NM) |
| Vanimo Airport | AYVN | 257 km (139 NM) |
| Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport | WAJJ | 259 km (140 NM) |
| Mendi Airport | AYMN | 363 km (196 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Oksibil Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,315 ft field elevation of Oksibil 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 Oksibil Airport
What is the ICAO code of Oksibil Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Oksibil Airport is WAJO, and its IATA code is OKL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Oksibil Airport above sea level?
Oksibil Airport sits at an elevation of 4,315 feet (1315 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Oksibil Airport located?
The airport lies at -4.9071, 140.6277 — in Oksibil, Papua Pegunungan (Highland Papua), Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tanah Merah Airport, about 137 km away.
Does WAJO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WAJO 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 Oksibil Airport?
Oksibil Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 2,854 ft (870 m).