Aek Godang Airport (WIME)
Medium airport · Padang Sidempuan, Sumatera Utara (North Sumatra), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Aek Godang Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WIME |
| IATA | AEG |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 1°24'0" E 99°25'50" 1.40010, 99.43050 |
| Location | Padang Sidempuan, Sumatera Utara (North Sumatra), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4,580 ft (1396 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Aek Godang Airport at a glance
Aek Godang Airport is a medium airport in Padang Sidempuan, Sumatera Utara (North Sumatra), Indonesia, known to airline systems as AEG. The field elevation of 922 ft (281 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WIME 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, 11/29, offers 4,580 ft (1396 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WIME 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 Aek Godang 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 | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Binaka Airport | WIMB | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Pinang Kampai Airport | WIBD | 224 km (121 NM) |
| Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB | WIBB | 247 km (133 NM) |
| Soewondo Air Force Base | WIMK | 254 km (137 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aek Godang Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 922 ft field elevation of Aek Godang 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 Aek Godang Airport
What is the ICAO code of Aek Godang Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Aek Godang Airport is WIME, and its IATA code is AEG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aek Godang Airport above sea level?
Aek Godang Airport sits at an elevation of 922 feet (281 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aek Godang Airport located?
The airport lies at 1.4001, 99.4305 — in Padang Sidempuan, Sumatera Utara (North Sumatra), Indonesia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport, about 63 km away.
Does WIME publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WIME 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 Aek Godang Airport?
Aek Godang Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 4,580 ft (1396 m) with a ASP surface.