Nanga Pinoh Airport (WIOG)
Medium airport · Nanga Pinoh-Borneo Island, Kalimantan Barat (West Kalimantan), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Nanga Pinoh Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WIOG |
| IATA | NPO |
| Elevation | 123 ft (37 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 0°20'55" E 111°44'46" -0.34864, 111.74616 |
| Location | Nanga Pinoh-Borneo Island, Kalimantan Barat (West Kalimantan), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 3,272 ft (997 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Nanga Pinoh Airport at a glance
Nanga Pinoh Airport is a medium airport in Nanga Pinoh-Borneo Island, Kalimantan Barat (West Kalimantan), Indonesia, known to airline systems as NPO. The field elevation of 123 ft (37 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WIOG 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, 10/28, offers 3,272 ft (997 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WIOG 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 Nanga Pinoh Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tebelian Airport | WIOS | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Susilo Airport | ID-0341 | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Pangsuma Airport | WIOP | 187 km (101 NM) |
| Kuching International Airport | WBGG | 256 km (138 NM) |
| Rahadi Osman Airport | WIOK | 257 km (139 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nanga Pinoh Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 123 ft field elevation of Nanga Pinoh 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 Nanga Pinoh Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nanga Pinoh Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nanga Pinoh Airport is WIOG, and its IATA code is NPO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nanga Pinoh Airport above sea level?
Nanga Pinoh Airport sits at an elevation of 123 feet (37 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nanga Pinoh Airport located?
The airport lies at -0.3486, 111.7462 — in Nanga Pinoh-Borneo Island, Kalimantan Barat (West Kalimantan), Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tebelian Airport, about 47 km away.
Does WIOG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WIOG 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 Nanga Pinoh Airport?
Nanga Pinoh Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 3,272 ft (997 m) with a ASP surface.