Dhoho International Airport (WARD)
Medium airport · Kediri, Jawa Timur (East Java), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Dhoho International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WARD |
| IATA | DHX |
| Elevation | 380 ft (116 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 7°44'58" E 111°56'49" -7.74953, 111.94683 |
| Location | Kediri, Jawa Timur (East Java), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 10,827 ft (3300 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dhoho International Airport at a glance
Dhoho International Airport is a medium airport in Kediri, Jawa Timur (East Java), Indonesia, known to airline systems as DHX. The field elevation of 380 ft (116 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WARD 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, 14/32, offers 10,827 ft (3300 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WARD 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 Dhoho International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport | WARA | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Juanda International Airport | WARR | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Adisoemarmo International Airport | WAHQ | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Adisutjipto International Airport | WAHH | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport | WAHS | 194 km (105 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dhoho International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 380 ft field elevation of Dhoho International 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 Dhoho International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dhoho International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dhoho International Airport is WARD, and its IATA code is DHX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dhoho International Airport above sea level?
Dhoho International Airport sits at an elevation of 380 feet (116 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dhoho International Airport located?
The airport lies at -7.7495, 111.9468 — in Kediri, Jawa Timur (East Java), Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport, about 87 km away.
Does WARD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WARD 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 Dhoho International Airport?
Dhoho International Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 10,827 ft (3300 m) with a ASP surface.