Babo Airport (WASO)
Medium airport · Babo, Papua Barat (West Papua), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Babo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WASO |
| IATA | BXB |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 2°31'56" E 133°26'20" -2.53224, 133.43900 |
| Location | Babo, Papua Barat (West Papua), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,280 ft (1305 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Babo Airport at a glance
Babo Airport is a medium airport in Babo, Papua Barat (West Papua), Indonesia, known to airline systems as BXB. The field elevation of 10 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WASO are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 4,280 ft (1305 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WASO 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 Babo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Utarom Airport | WASK | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Fakfak Airport | WASF | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Rendani Airport | WAUU | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Douw Aturure Airport | WABI | 237 km (128 NM) |
| Old Nabire Airport | ID-0339 | 247 km (133 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Babo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10 ft field elevation of Babo 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 Babo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Babo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Babo Airport is WASO, and its IATA code is BXB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Babo Airport above sea level?
Babo Airport sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Babo Airport located?
The airport lies at -2.5322, 133.4390 — in Babo, Papua Barat (West Papua), Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Utarom Airport, about 127 km away.
Does WASO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WASO 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 Babo Airport?
Babo Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 4,280 ft (1305 m) with a ASP surface.