Binaka Airport (WIMB)
Medium airport · Gunungsitoli, Sumatera Utara (North Sumatra), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Binaka Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WIMB |
| IATA | GNS |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 1°9'59" E 97°42'19" 1.16627, 97.70520 |
| Location | Gunungsitoli, Sumatera Utara (North Sumatra), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,445 ft (1355 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Binaka Airport at a glance
Binaka Airport is a medium airport in Gunungsitoli, Sumatera Utara (North Sumatra), Indonesia, known to airline systems as GNS. The field elevation of 20 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WIMB 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, 09/27, offers 4,445 ft (1355 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WIMB 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 Binaka Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport | WIMS | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Aek Godang Airport | WIME | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Alas Leuser Airport | WIMU | 248 km (134 NM) |
| Soewondo Air Force Base | WIMK | 287 km (155 NM) |
| Kualanamu International Airport | WIMM | 304 km (164 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Binaka Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 20 ft field elevation of Binaka 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 Binaka Airport
What is the ICAO code of Binaka Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Binaka Airport is WIMB, and its IATA code is GNS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Binaka Airport above sea level?
Binaka Airport sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Binaka Airport located?
The airport lies at 1.1663, 97.7052 — in Gunungsitoli, Sumatera Utara (North Sumatra), Indonesia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport, about 138 km away.
Does WIMB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WIMB 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 Binaka Airport?
Binaka Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,445 ft (1355 m) with a ASP surface.