Utarom Airport (WASK)
Medium airport · Kaimana, Papua Barat (West Papua), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Utarom Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WASK |
| IATA | KNG |
| Elevation | 19 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 3°38'41" E 133°41'42" -3.64460, 133.69512 |
| Location | Kaimana, Papua Barat (West Papua), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,249 ft (1600 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Utarom Airport at a glance
Utarom Airport is a medium airport in Kaimana, Papua Barat (West Papua), Indonesia, known to airline systems as KNG. The field elevation of 19 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WASK 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, 01/19, offers 5,249 ft (1600 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WASK 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 Utarom 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 | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Fakfak Airport | WASF | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Douw Aturure Airport | WABI | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Old Nabire Airport | ID-0339 | 202 km (109 NM) |
| Karel Sadsuitubun Airport | WAPF | 257 km (139 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Utarom Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 19 ft field elevation of Utarom 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 Utarom Airport
What is the ICAO code of Utarom Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Utarom Airport is WASK, and its IATA code is KNG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Utarom Airport above sea level?
Utarom Airport sits at an elevation of 19 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Utarom Airport located?
The airport lies at -3.6446, 133.6951 — in Kaimana, Papua Barat (West Papua), Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Babo Airport, about 127 km away.
Does WASK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WASK 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 Utarom Airport?
Utarom Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 5,249 ft (1600 m) with a ASP surface.