Domine Eduard Osok Airport (WASS)
Medium airport · Sorong, Papua Barat (West Papua), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Domine Eduard Osok Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WASS |
| IATA | SOQ |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 0°53'38" E 131°17'13" -0.89400, 131.28700 |
| Location | Sorong, Papua Barat (West Papua), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,070 ft (1850 m) | 90 ft | ASP | No |
Domine Eduard Osok Airport at a glance
Domine Eduard Osok Airport is a medium airport in Sorong, Papua Barat (West Papua), Indonesia, known to airline systems as SOQ. The field elevation of 10 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WASS 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, 09/27, offers 6,070 ft (1850 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WASS 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 Domine Eduard Osok Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fakfak Airport | WASF | 250 km (135 NM) |
| Babo Airport | WASO | 301 km (163 NM) |
| Rendani Airport | WAUU | 307 km (166 NM) |
| Utarom Airport | WASK | 406 km (219 NM) |
| Pitu Airport | WAEW | 464 km (251 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Domine Eduard Osok Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10 ft field elevation of Domine Eduard Osok 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 Domine Eduard Osok Airport
What is the ICAO code of Domine Eduard Osok Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Domine Eduard Osok Airport is WASS, and its IATA code is SOQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Domine Eduard Osok Airport above sea level?
Domine Eduard Osok 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 Domine Eduard Osok Airport located?
The airport lies at -0.8940, 131.2870 — in Sorong, Papua Barat (West Papua), Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fakfak Airport, about 250 km away.
Does WASS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WASS 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 Domine Eduard Osok Airport?
Domine Eduard Osok Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 6,070 ft (1850 m) with a ASP surface.