Japura Airport (WIBJ)
Medium airport · Rengat-Sumatra Island, Riau, Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Japura Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WIBJ |
| IATA | RGT |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 0°21'10" E 102°20'6" -0.35281, 102.33500 |
| Location | Rengat-Sumatra Island, Riau, Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4,265 ft (1300 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Japura Airport at a glance
Japura Airport is a medium airport in Rengat-Sumatra Island, Riau, Indonesia, known to airline systems as RGT. The field elevation of 62 ft (19 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WIBJ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 4,265 ft (1300 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WIBJ 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 Japura Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB | WIBB | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Tabing Airport | ID-0340 | 228 km (123 NM) |
| Minangkabau International Airport | WIEE | 233 km (126 NM) |
| Pinang Kampai Airport | WIBD | 240 km (130 NM) |
| Tengah Air Base | WSAT | 247 km (133 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Japura Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 62 ft field elevation of Japura 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 Japura Airport
What is the ICAO code of Japura Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Japura Airport is WIBJ, and its IATA code is RGT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Japura Airport above sea level?
Japura Airport sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Japura Airport located?
The airport lies at -0.3528, 102.3350 — in Rengat-Sumatra Island, Riau, Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB, about 134 km away.
Does WIBJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WIBJ 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 Japura Airport?
Japura Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 4,265 ft (1300 m) with a ASP surface.