Kambuaya Airport (KBX): Codes, Runways & Location
Kambuaya Airport (IATA: KBX · ICAO: WASU) is a small airport serving Kambuaya-Papua Island, Indonesia. It lies at 1.3168° S, 132.2870° E, 1422 ft (433 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kambuaya Airport
Kambuaya Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Kambuaya-Papua Island in Indonesia. It is identified by the IATA code KBX and the ICAO code WASU. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Kambuaya Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 552 m (1810 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support light general-aviation aircraft, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: dirt. The field elevation is 1422 ft (433 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ayawasi Airport (AYW) about 26 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 ≈ 552 m — light general-aviation capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kambuaya Airport
Where is Kambuaya Airport located?
Kambuaya Airport is located in Kambuaya-Papua Island, Indonesia. Its coordinates are 1.3168° S, 132.2870° E.
What is the airport code for Kambuaya Airport?
Kambuaya Airport has an IATA code of KBX and an ICAO code of WASU.
How long is the runway at Kambuaya Airport?
Kambuaya Airport's longest runway is about 552 m (1810 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Kambuaya Airport have?
Kambuaya Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with dirt surfacing.
Is Kambuaya Airport a major airport?
Kambuaya Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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