Bilorai Airport (WAYB)
Medium airport · Bilogai, Papua Tengah (Central Papua), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Bilorai Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ID-ZGP |
| IATA | UGU |
| Elevation | 7,348 ft (2240 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 3°44'22" E 137°1'52" -3.73950, 137.03118 |
| Location | Bilogai, Papua Tengah (Central Papua), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,969 ft (600 m) | 56 ft | ASP | No |
Bilorai Airport at a glance
Bilorai Airport is a medium airport in Bilogai, Papua Tengah (Central Papua), Indonesia, known to airline systems as UGU. The field elevation of 7,348 ft (2240 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WAYB 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 1,969 ft (600 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 WAYB 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 Bilorai Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mozes Kilangin Airport | WAYY | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Old Nabire Airport | ID-0339 | 175 km (95 NM) |
| Douw Aturure Airport | WABI | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Wamena Airport | WAVV | 217 km (117 NM) |
| Stevanus Rumbewas Airport | WABO | 238 km (129 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bilorai Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7,348 ft field elevation of Bilorai 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 Bilorai Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bilorai Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bilorai Airport is ID-ZGP, and its IATA code is UGU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bilorai Airport above sea level?
Bilorai Airport sits at an elevation of 7,348 feet (2240 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bilorai Airport located?
The airport lies at -3.7395, 137.0312 — in Bilogai, Papua Tengah (Central Papua), Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mozes Kilangin Airport, about 89 km away.
Does WAYB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WAYB 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 Bilorai Airport?
Bilorai Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 1,969 ft (600 m) with a ASP surface.