Alas Leuser Airport (WIMU)
Medium airport · Kutacane, Aceh, Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Alas Leuser Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WIMU |
| IATA | LSR |
| Elevation | 419 ft (128 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 3°23'29" E 97°51'49" 3.39146, 97.86373 |
| Location | Kutacane, Aceh, Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 5,358 ft (1633 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Alas Leuser Airport at a glance
Alas Leuser Airport is a medium airport in Kutacane, Aceh, Indonesia, known to airline systems as LSR. The field elevation of 419 ft (128 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WIMU 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, 15/33, offers 5,358 ft (1633 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WIMU 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 Alas Leuser 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 | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Kualanamu International Airport | WIMM | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Rembele Airport | WITK | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Cut Nyak Dhien Airport | WITC | 193 km (104 NM) |
| Lhok Sukon Airport | WITL | 198 km (107 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Alas Leuser Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 419 ft field elevation of Alas Leuser 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 Alas Leuser Airport
What is the ICAO code of Alas Leuser Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Alas Leuser Airport is WIMU, and its IATA code is LSR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Alas Leuser Airport above sea level?
Alas Leuser Airport sits at an elevation of 419 feet (128 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Alas Leuser Airport located?
The airport lies at 3.3915, 97.8637 — in Kutacane, Aceh, Indonesia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Soewondo Air Force Base, about 92 km away.
Does WIMU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WIMU 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 Alas Leuser Airport?
Alas Leuser Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 5,358 ft (1633 m) with a ASP surface.