Baucau Airport (BCH): Codes, Runways & Location
Baucau Airport (IATA: BCH · ICAO: WPEC) is a medium-sized airport serving Baucau, Timor-Leste. It lies at 8.4865° S, 126.4000° E, 1771 ft (540 m) above sea level.
Overview of Baucau Airport
Baucau Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Baucau in Timor-Leste. It is identified by the IATA code BCH and the ICAO code WPEC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Baucau Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2509 m (8233 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1771 ft (540 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Viqueque Airport (VIQ) about 44 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,509 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Baucau Airport
Where is Baucau Airport located?
Baucau Airport is located in Baucau, Timor-Leste. Its coordinates are 8.4865° S, 126.4000° E.
What is the airport code for Baucau Airport?
Baucau Airport has an IATA code of BCH and an ICAO code of WPEC.
How long is the runway at Baucau Airport?
Baucau Airport's longest runway is about 2509 m (8233 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Baucau Airport have?
Baucau Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Baucau Airport a major airport?
Baucau Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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