Baucau Airport (WPEC)
Medium airport · Baucau, Baucau, Timor-Leste
Airport data
| Name | Baucau Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WPEC |
| IATA | BCH |
| Elevation | 1,771 ft (540 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 8°29'11" E 126°23'60" -8.48648, 126.39998 |
| Location | Baucau, Baucau, Timor-Leste |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 8,233 ft (2509 m) | 182 ft | ASP | Yes |
Baucau Airport at a glance
Baucau Airport is a medium airport in Baucau, Baucau, Timor-Leste, known to airline systems as BCH. The field elevation of 1,771 ft (540 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WPEC 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, 14/32, offers 8,233 ft (2509 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WPEC 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 Baucau Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport | WPDL | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Commander in Chief of FALINTIL, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, International Airport | WPDB | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Oecusse Route of the Sandalwood International Airport | WPOC | 240 km (130 NM) |
| El Tari Airport | WATT | 353 km (191 NM) |
| Matahora Airport | WAWD | 468 km (253 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Baucau Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,771 ft field elevation of Baucau 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 4 airports and airfields we list for Timor-Leste — 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 Baucau Airport
What is the ICAO code of Baucau Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Baucau Airport is WPEC, and its IATA code is BCH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Baucau Airport above sea level?
Baucau Airport sits at an elevation of 1,771 feet (540 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Baucau Airport located?
The airport lies at -8.4865, 126.4000 — in Baucau, Baucau, Timor-Leste, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport, about 97 km away.
Does WPEC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WPEC 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 Baucau Airport?
Baucau Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 8,233 ft (2509 m) with a ASP surface.