Rembele Airport (WITK)
Medium airport · Takengon, Aceh, Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Rembele Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WITK |
| IATA | TXE |
| Elevation | 4,648 ft (1417 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 4°43'16" E 96°51'7" 4.72113, 96.85194 |
| Location | Takengon, Aceh, Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,837 ft (1170 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Rembele Airport at a glance
Rembele Airport is a medium airport in Takengon, Aceh, Indonesia, known to airline systems as TXE. The field elevation of 4,648 ft (1417 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WITK 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, 09/27, offers 3,837 ft (1170 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WITK 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 Rembele Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lhok Sukon Airport | WITL | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Cut Nyak Dhien Airport | WITC | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport | WITT | 182 km (98 NM) |
| Alas Leuser Airport | WIMU | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Soewondo Air Force Base | WIMK | 240 km (130 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rembele Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,648 ft field elevation of Rembele 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 Rembele Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rembele Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rembele Airport is WITK, and its IATA code is TXE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rembele Airport above sea level?
Rembele Airport sits at an elevation of 4,648 feet (1417 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rembele Airport located?
The airport lies at 4.7211, 96.8519 — in Takengon, Aceh, Indonesia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lhok Sukon Airport, about 59 km away.
Does WITK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WITK 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 Rembele Airport?
Rembele Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 3,837 ft (1170 m) with a ASP surface.