Depati Amir Airport (WIKK)
Medium airport · Pangkal Pinang, Bangka Belitung, Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Depati Amir Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WIKK |
| IATA | PGK |
| Elevation | 109 ft (33 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 2°9'44" E 106°8'20" -2.16220, 106.13900 |
| Location | Pangkal Pinang, Bangka Belitung, Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 7,382 ft (2250 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Depati Amir Airport at a glance
Depati Amir Airport is a medium airport in Pangkal Pinang, Bangka Belitung, Indonesia, known to airline systems as PGK. The field elevation of 109 ft (33 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WIKK 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, 16/34, offers 7,382 ft (2250 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WIKK 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 Depati Amir Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport | WIPP | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Pendopo Airport | WIPQ | 280 km (151 NM) |
| Radin Inten II International Airport | WILL | 359 km (194 NM) |
| Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport | WIDN | 387 km (209 NM) |
| Supadio International Airport | WIOO | 426 km (230 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Depati Amir Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 109 ft field elevation of Depati Amir 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 Depati Amir Airport
What is the ICAO code of Depati Amir Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Depati Amir Airport is WIKK, and its IATA code is PGK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Depati Amir Airport above sea level?
Depati Amir Airport sits at an elevation of 109 feet (33 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Depati Amir Airport located?
The airport lies at -2.1622, 106.1390 — in Pangkal Pinang, Bangka Belitung, Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport, about 180 km away.
Does WIKK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WIKK 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 Depati Amir Airport?
Depati Amir Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 7,382 ft (2250 m) with a ASP surface.