Kertajati International Airport (WICA)
Medium airport · Kertajati, Jawa Barat (West Java), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Kertajati International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WICA |
| IATA | KJT |
| Elevation | 134 ft (41 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 6°38'51" E 108°9'56" -6.64738, 108.16556 |
| Location | Kertajati, Jawa Barat (West Java), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 197 ft | — | No |
Kertajati International Airport at a glance
Kertajati International Airport is a medium airport in Kertajati, Jawa Barat (West Java), Indonesia, known to airline systems as KJT. The field elevation of 134 ft (41 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WICA 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, 14/32, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WICA 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 Kertajati International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Husein Sastranegara International Airport | WICC | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Tunggul Wulung Airport | WAHL | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport | WIHH | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Soekarno-Hatta International Airport | WIII | 177 km (96 NM) |
| Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport | WAHS | 246 km (133 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kertajati International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 134 ft field elevation of Kertajati International 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 Kertajati International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kertajati International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kertajati International Airport is WICA, and its IATA code is KJT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kertajati International Airport above sea level?
Kertajati International Airport sits at an elevation of 134 feet (41 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kertajati International Airport located?
The airport lies at -6.6474, 108.1656 — in Kertajati, Jawa Barat (West Java), Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Husein Sastranegara International Airport, about 71 km away.
Does WICA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WICA 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 Kertajati International Airport?
Kertajati International Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m).