Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB (WAQQ)

Medium airport · Tarakan, Kalimantan Utara (North Kalimantan), Indonesia

Airport data

NameJuwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB
ICAOWAQQ
IATATRK
Elevation23 ft (7 m) above mean sea level
CoordinatesN 3°19'31" E 117°33'51"
3.32515, 117.56417
LocationTarakan, Kalimantan Utara (North Kalimantan), Indonesia
Scheduled serviceYes

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
06/247,382 ft (2250 m)147 ftASPYes

Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB at a glance

Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB is a medium airport in Tarakan, Kalimantan Utara (North Kalimantan), Indonesia, known to airline systems as TRK. The field elevation of 23 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WAQQ 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 7,382 ft (2250 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.

For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WAQQ 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 Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB

Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.

AirportCodeDistance
Tawau AirportWBKW126 km (68 NM)
Kalimarau AirportWAQT132 km (71 NM)
Lahad Datu AirportWBKD208 km (112 NM)
Bario AirportWBGZ236 km (127 NM)
Sandakan AirportWBKS292 km (158 NM)

Flight-planning notes for Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB

Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 23 ft field elevation of Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB 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 Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB

What is the ICAO code of Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB?

The ICAO identifier of Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB is WAQQ, and its IATA code is TRK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.

How high is Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB above sea level?

Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.

Where exactly is Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB located?

The airport lies at 3.3251, 117.5642 — in Tarakan, Kalimantan Utara (North Kalimantan), Indonesia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tawau Airport, about 126 km away.

Does WAQQ publish METAR weather reports?

Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WAQQ 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 Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB?

Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 7,382 ft (2250 m) with a ASP surface.

Current METAR & TAF for WAQQ