Karel Sadsuitubun Airport (WAPF)
Medium airport · Langgur, Maluku, Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Karel Sadsuitubun Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WAPF |
| IATA | LUV |
| Elevation | 78 ft (24 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 5°45'37" E 132°45'34" -5.76028, 132.75944 |
| Location | Langgur, Maluku, Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 7,710 ft (2350 m) | — | ASP | No |
Karel Sadsuitubun Airport at a glance
Karel Sadsuitubun Airport is a medium airport in Langgur, Maluku, Indonesia, known to airline systems as LUV. The field elevation of 78 ft (24 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WAPF 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 7,710 ft (2350 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WAPF 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 Karel Sadsuitubun Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Utarom Airport | WASK | 257 km (139 NM) |
| Fakfak Airport | WASF | 320 km (173 NM) |
| Babo Airport | WASO | 367 km (198 NM) |
| Douw Aturure Airport | WABI | 393 km (212 NM) |
| Old Nabire Airport | ID-0339 | 403 km (218 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Karel Sadsuitubun Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 78 ft field elevation of Karel Sadsuitubun 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 Karel Sadsuitubun Airport
What is the ICAO code of Karel Sadsuitubun Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Karel Sadsuitubun Airport is WAPF, and its IATA code is LUV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Karel Sadsuitubun Airport above sea level?
Karel Sadsuitubun Airport sits at an elevation of 78 feet (24 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Karel Sadsuitubun Airport located?
The airport lies at -5.7603, 132.7594 — in Langgur, Maluku, Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Utarom Airport, about 257 km away.
Does WAPF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WAPF 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 Karel Sadsuitubun Airport?
Karel Sadsuitubun Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 7,710 ft (2350 m) with a ASP surface.