Matahora Airport (WAWD)
Medium airport · Wangi-wangi Island, Sulawesi Tenggara (Southeast Sulawesi), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Matahora Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WAWD |
| IATA | WNI |
| Elevation | 88 ft (27 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 5°17'32" E 123°38'10" -5.29212, 123.63623 |
| Location | Wangi-wangi Island, Sulawesi Tenggara (Southeast Sulawesi), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,959 ft (2121 m) | — | ASP | No |
Matahora Airport at a glance
Matahora Airport is a medium airport in Wangi-wangi Island, Sulawesi Tenggara (Southeast Sulawesi), Indonesia, known to airline systems as WNI. The field elevation of 88 ft (27 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WAWD 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, 04/22, offers 6,959 ft (2121 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WAWD 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 Matahora Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sangia Nibandera Airport | WAWP | 257 km (139 NM) |
| Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport | WPDL | 418 km (226 NM) |
| Namniwel Airport | WAPN | 441 km (238 NM) |
| Oecusse Route of the Sandalwood International Airport | WPOC | 441 km (238 NM) |
| Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport | WAAA | 453 km (245 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Matahora Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 88 ft field elevation of Matahora 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 Matahora Airport
What is the ICAO code of Matahora Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Matahora Airport is WAWD, and its IATA code is WNI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Matahora Airport above sea level?
Matahora Airport sits at an elevation of 88 feet (27 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Matahora Airport located?
The airport lies at -5.2921, 123.6362 — in Wangi-wangi Island, Sulawesi Tenggara (Southeast Sulawesi), Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sangia Nibandera Airport, about 257 km away.
Does WAWD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WAWD 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 Matahora Airport?
Matahora Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 6,959 ft (2121 m) with a ASP surface.