Fakfak Airport (WASF)
Medium airport · Fakfak, Papua Barat (West Papua), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Fakfak Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WASF |
| IATA | FKQ |
| Elevation | 462 ft (141 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 2°55'14" E 132°16'1" -2.92051, 132.26701 |
| Location | Fakfak, Papua Barat (West Papua), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 3,415 ft (1041 m) | 65 ft | ASP | No |
Fakfak Airport at a glance
Fakfak Airport is a medium airport in Fakfak, Papua Barat (West Papua), Indonesia, known to airline systems as FKQ. The field elevation of 462 ft (141 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WASF 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, 10/28, offers 3,415 ft (1041 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WASF 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 Fakfak Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Babo Airport | WASO | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Utarom Airport | WASK | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Domine Eduard Osok Airport | WASS | 250 km (135 NM) |
| Rendani Airport | WAUU | 300 km (162 NM) |
| Karel Sadsuitubun Airport | WAPF | 320 km (173 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fakfak Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 462 ft field elevation of Fakfak 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 Fakfak Airport
What is the ICAO code of Fakfak Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Fakfak Airport is WASF, and its IATA code is FKQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fakfak Airport above sea level?
Fakfak Airport sits at an elevation of 462 feet (141 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fakfak Airport located?
The airport lies at -2.9205, 132.2670 — in Fakfak, Papua Barat (West Papua), Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Babo Airport, about 137 km away.
Does WASF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WASF 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 Fakfak Airport?
Fakfak Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 3,415 ft (1041 m) with a ASP surface.