Sangia Nibandera Airport (WAWP)
Medium airport · Kolaka, Sulawesi Tenggara (Southeast Sulawesi), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Sangia Nibandera Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WAWP |
| IATA | KXB |
| Elevation | 40 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 4°20'17" E 121°31'27" -4.33816, 121.52405 |
| Location | Kolaka, Sulawesi Tenggara (Southeast Sulawesi), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 6,070 ft (1850 m) | — | ASP | No |
Sangia Nibandera Airport at a glance
Sangia Nibandera Airport is a medium airport in Kolaka, Sulawesi Tenggara (Southeast Sulawesi), Indonesia, known to airline systems as KXB. The field elevation of 40 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WAWP 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, 18/36, offers 6,070 ft (1850 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WAWP 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 Sangia Nibandera Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Toraja Airport | WAFB | 220 km (119 NM) |
| Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport | WAAA | 233 km (126 NM) |
| Matahora Airport | WAWD | 257 km (139 NM) |
| Kasiguncu Airport | WAFP | 339 km (183 NM) |
| Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport | WAFW | 393 km (212 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sangia Nibandera Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 40 ft field elevation of Sangia Nibandera 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 Sangia Nibandera Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sangia Nibandera Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sangia Nibandera Airport is WAWP, and its IATA code is KXB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sangia Nibandera Airport above sea level?
Sangia Nibandera Airport sits at an elevation of 40 feet (12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sangia Nibandera Airport located?
The airport lies at -4.3382, 121.5240 — in Kolaka, Sulawesi Tenggara (Southeast Sulawesi), Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Toraja Airport, about 220 km away.
Does WAWP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WAWP 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 Sangia Nibandera Airport?
Sangia Nibandera Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,070 ft (1850 m) with a ASP surface.