Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (WIGG)
Medium airport · Bengkulu, Bengkulu, Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Fatmawati Soekarno Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WIGG |
| IATA | BKS |
| Elevation | 50 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 3°51'49" E 102°20'20" -3.86370, 102.33900 |
| Location | Bengkulu, Bengkulu, Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 7,345 ft (2239 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport at a glance
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport is a medium airport in Bengkulu, Bengkulu, Indonesia, known to airline systems as BKS. The field elevation of 50 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WIGG 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, 13/31, offers 7,345 ft (2239 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WIGG 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 Fatmawati Soekarno Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pendopo Airport | WIPQ | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport | WIPP | 283 km (153 NM) |
| Radin Inten II International Airport | WILL | 351 km (190 NM) |
| Japura Airport | WIBJ | 390 km (211 NM) |
| Tabing Airport | ID-0340 | 399 km (215 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fatmawati Soekarno Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 50 ft field elevation of Fatmawati Soekarno 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 Fatmawati Soekarno Airport
What is the ICAO code of Fatmawati Soekarno Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Fatmawati Soekarno Airport is WIGG, and its IATA code is BKS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fatmawati Soekarno Airport above sea level?
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport sits at an elevation of 50 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fatmawati Soekarno Airport located?
The airport lies at -3.8637, 102.3390 — in Bengkulu, Bengkulu, Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pendopo Airport, about 183 km away.
Does WIGG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WIGG 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 Fatmawati Soekarno Airport?
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 7,345 ft (2239 m) with a ASP surface.