Pinang Kampai Airport (WIBD)
Medium airport · Dumai, Riau, Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Pinang Kampai Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WIBD |
| IATA | DUM |
| Elevation | 55 ft (17 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 1°36'32" E 101°26'1" 1.60903, 101.43349 |
| Location | Dumai, Riau, Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,905 ft (1800 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Pinang Kampai Airport at a glance
Pinang Kampai Airport is a medium airport in Dumai, Riau, Indonesia, known to airline systems as DUM. The field elevation of 55 ft (17 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WIBD 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, 03/21, offers 5,905 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WIBD 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 Pinang Kampai Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Malacca International Airport | WMKM | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB | WIBB | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Kuala Lumpur International Airport | WMKK | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport | WMSA | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Kluang Airport | WMAP | 214 km (116 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pinang Kampai Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 55 ft field elevation of Pinang Kampai 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 Pinang Kampai Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pinang Kampai Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pinang Kampai Airport is WIBD, and its IATA code is DUM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pinang Kampai Airport above sea level?
Pinang Kampai Airport sits at an elevation of 55 feet (17 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pinang Kampai Airport located?
The airport lies at 1.6090, 101.4335 — in Dumai, Riau, Indonesia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Malacca International Airport, about 117 km away.
Does WIBD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WIBD 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 Pinang Kampai Airport?
Pinang Kampai Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 5,905 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.