Warukin Airport (WAON)
Medium airport · Tanta-Tabalong, Kalimantan Selatan (South Kalimantan), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Warukin Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WAON |
| IATA | TJG |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 2°12'60" E 115°26'10" -2.21656, 115.43600 |
| Location | Tanta-Tabalong, Kalimantan Selatan (South Kalimantan), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4,601 ft (1402 m) | 94 ft | ASP | No |
Warukin Airport at a glance
Warukin Airport is a medium airport in Tanta-Tabalong, Kalimantan Selatan (South Kalimantan), Indonesia, known to airline systems as TJG. The field elevation of 197 ft (60 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WAON 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, 06/24, offers 4,601 ft (1402 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WAON 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 Warukin 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 | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Tjilik Riwut Airport | WAGG | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Nusantara International Airport | WALK | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport | WALL | 193 km (104 NM) |
| Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport | WALS | 287 km (155 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Warukin Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 197 ft field elevation of Warukin 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 Warukin Airport
What is the ICAO code of Warukin Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Warukin Airport is WAON, and its IATA code is TJG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Warukin Airport above sea level?
Warukin Airport sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Warukin Airport located?
The airport lies at -2.2166, 115.4360 — in Tanta-Tabalong, Kalimantan Selatan (South Kalimantan), Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Syamsudin Noor International Airport, about 155 km away.
Does WAON publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WAON 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 Warukin Airport?
Warukin Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 4,601 ft (1402 m) with a ASP surface.