Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (WARA)
Medium airport · Malang, Jawa Timur (East Java), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WARA |
| IATA | MLG |
| Elevation | 1,726 ft (526 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 7°55'45" E 112°42'51" -7.92910, 112.71423 |
| Location | Malang, Jawa Timur (East Java), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 131 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17L/35R | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport at a glance
Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport is a medium airport in Malang, Jawa Timur (East Java), Indonesia, known to airline systems as MLG. The field elevation of 1,726 ft (526 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WARA 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 — 17/35 — offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WARA 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 Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Juanda International Airport | WARR | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Dhoho International Airport | WARD | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Adisoemarmo International Airport | WAHQ | 220 km (119 NM) |
| Adisutjipto International Airport | WAHH | 252 km (136 NM) |
| Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport | WAHS | 279 km (151 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,726 ft field elevation of Abdul Rachman Saleh 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 Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport
What is the ICAO code of Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport is WARA, and its IATA code is MLG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport above sea level?
Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport sits at an elevation of 1,726 feet (526 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport located?
The airport lies at -7.9291, 112.7142 — in Malang, Jawa Timur (East Java), Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Juanda International Airport, about 62 km away.
Does WARA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WARA 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 Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport?
Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.