Paya Lebar Air Base (WSAP)
Medium airport · Paya Lebar, South East, Singapore
Airport data
| Name | Paya Lebar Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WSAP |
| IATA | QPG |
| Elevation | 65 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 1°21'38" E 103°54'36" 1.36042, 103.91000 |
| Location | Paya Lebar, South East, Singapore |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 12,401 ft (3780 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Paya Lebar Air Base at a glance
Paya Lebar Air Base is a medium airport in Paya Lebar, South East, Singapore, known to airline systems as QPG. The field elevation of 65 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WSAP 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, 02/20, offers 12,401 ft (3780 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WSAP 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 Paya Lebar Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seletar Airport | WSSL | 8 km (4 NM) |
| Singapore Changi Airport | WSSS | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Changi Air Base (East) | WSAC | 11 km (6 NM) |
| Sembawang Air Base | WSAG | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Tengah Air Base | WSAT | 23 km (12 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Paya Lebar Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 65 ft field elevation of Paya Lebar Air Base 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 6 airports and airfields we list for Singapore — 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 Paya Lebar Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Paya Lebar Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Paya Lebar Air Base is WSAP, and its IATA code is QPG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Paya Lebar Air Base above sea level?
Paya Lebar Air Base sits at an elevation of 65 feet (20 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Paya Lebar Air Base located?
The airport lies at 1.3604, 103.9100 — in Paya Lebar, South East, Singapore, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Seletar Airport, about 8 km away.
Does WSAP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WSAP 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 Paya Lebar Air Base?
Paya Lebar Air Base has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 12,401 ft (3780 m) with a ASP surface.