Lhok Sukon Airport (WITL)
Medium airport · Lhok Sukon-Sumatra Island, Aceh, Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Lhok Sukon Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WITL |
| IATA | LSX |
| Elevation | 28 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 5°4'10" E 97°15'33" 5.06951, 97.25920 |
| Location | Lhok Sukon-Sumatra Island, Aceh, Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 3,675 ft (1120 m) | 69 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lhok Sukon Airport at a glance
Lhok Sukon Airport is a medium airport in Lhok Sukon-Sumatra Island, Aceh, Indonesia, known to airline systems as LSX. The field elevation of 28 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WITL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 16/34, offers 3,675 ft (1120 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WITL 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 Lhok Sukon Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rembele Airport | WITK | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Cut Nyak Dhien Airport | WITC | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Alas Leuser Airport | WIMU | 198 km (107 NM) |
| Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport | WITT | 210 km (113 NM) |
| Soewondo Air Force Base | WIMK | 230 km (124 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lhok Sukon Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 28 ft field elevation of Lhok Sukon 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 Lhok Sukon Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lhok Sukon Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lhok Sukon Airport is WITL, and its IATA code is LSX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lhok Sukon Airport above sea level?
Lhok Sukon Airport sits at an elevation of 28 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lhok Sukon Airport located?
The airport lies at 5.0695, 97.2592 — in Lhok Sukon-Sumatra Island, Aceh, Indonesia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rembele Airport, about 59 km away.
Does WITL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WITL 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 Lhok Sukon Airport?
Lhok Sukon Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 3,675 ft (1120 m) with a ASP surface.