Nunukan Airport (NNX): Codes, Runways & Location
Nunukan Airport (IATA: NNX · ICAO: WAQA) is a small airport serving Nunukan-Nunukan Island, Indonesia. It lies at 4.1340° N, 117.6695° E, 59 ft (18 m) above sea level.
Overview of Nunukan Airport
Nunukan Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Nunukan-Nunukan Island in Indonesia. It is identified by the IATA code NNX and the ICAO code WAQA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Nunukan Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1100 m (3609 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 59 ft (18 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tawau Airport (TWU) about 54 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 ≈ 1,100 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nunukan Airport
Where is Nunukan Airport located?
Nunukan Airport is located in Nunukan-Nunukan Island, Indonesia. Its coordinates are 4.1340° N, 117.6695° E.
What is the airport code for Nunukan Airport?
Nunukan Airport has an IATA code of NNX and an ICAO code of WAQA.
How long is the runway at Nunukan Airport?
Nunukan Airport's longest runway is about 1100 m (3609 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Nunukan Airport have?
Nunukan Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Nunukan Airport a major airport?
Nunukan Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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