Kualanamu International Airport (WIMM)
Large airport · Beringin, Sumatera Utara (North Sumatra), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Kualanamu International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WIMM |
| IATA | KNO |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 3°38'16" E 98°52'14" 3.63785, 98.87057 |
| Location | Beringin, Sumatera Utara (North Sumatra), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 12,303 ft (3750 m) | 197 ft | asphalt/concrete | Yes |
Kualanamu International Airport at a glance
Kualanamu International Airport is a large airport in Beringin, Sumatera Utara (North Sumatra), Indonesia, known to airline systems as KNO. The field elevation of 23 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WIMM 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, 05/23, offers 12,303 ft (3750 m) of asphalt/concrete surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WIMM 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 Kualanamu International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Soewondo Air Force Base | WIMK | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Alas Leuser Airport | WIMU | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport | WIMS | 231 km (125 NM) |
| Lhok Sukon Airport | WITL | 239 km (129 NM) |
| Penang International Airport | WMKP | 241 km (130 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kualanamu International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 23 ft field elevation of Kualanamu 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 Kualanamu International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kualanamu International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kualanamu International Airport is WIMM, and its IATA code is KNO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kualanamu International Airport above sea level?
Kualanamu International Airport sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kualanamu International Airport located?
The airport lies at 3.6378, 98.8706 — in Beringin, Sumatera Utara (North Sumatra), Indonesia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Soewondo Air Force Base, about 24 km away.
Does WIMM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WIMM 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 Kualanamu International Airport?
Kualanamu International Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 12,303 ft (3750 m) with a asphalt/concrete surface.