Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (WIMS)
Medium airport · Sibolga (Pinangsori), Sumatera Utara (North Sumatra), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WIMS |
| IATA | FLZ |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 1°33'26" E 98°53'14" 1.55713, 98.88715 |
| Location | Sibolga (Pinangsori), Sumatera Utara (North Sumatra), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,655 ft (1724 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport at a glance
Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport is a medium airport in Sibolga (Pinangsori), Sumatera Utara (North Sumatra), Indonesia, known to airline systems as FLZ. The field elevation of 33 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WIMS 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, 12/30, offers 5,655 ft (1724 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WIMS 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 Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aek Godang Airport | WIME | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Binaka Airport | WIMB | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Soewondo Air Force Base | WIMK | 224 km (121 NM) |
| Kualanamu International Airport | WIMM | 231 km (125 NM) |
| Alas Leuser Airport | WIMU | 234 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 33 ft field elevation of Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing 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 Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport is WIMS, and its IATA code is FLZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport above sea level?
Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport located?
The airport lies at 1.5571, 98.8871 — in Sibolga (Pinangsori), Sumatera Utara (North Sumatra), Indonesia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aek Godang Airport, about 63 km away.
Does WIMS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WIMS 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 Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport?
Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 5,655 ft (1724 m) with a ASP surface.