Soewondo Air Force Base (MES): Codes, Runways & Location
Soewondo Air Force Base (IATA: MES · ICAO: WIMK) is a medium-sized airport serving Medan, Indonesia. It lies at 3.5584° N, 98.6723° E, 114 ft (35 m) above sea level.
Overview of Soewondo Air Force Base
Soewondo Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Medan in Indonesia. It is identified by the IATA code MES and the ICAO code WIMK. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Soewondo Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2900 m (9514 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 114 ft (35 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) about 24 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 ≈ 2,900 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Soewondo Air Force Base
Where is Soewondo Air Force Base located?
Soewondo Air Force Base is located in Medan, Indonesia. Its coordinates are 3.5584° N, 98.6723° E.
What is the airport code for Soewondo Air Force Base?
Soewondo Air Force Base has an IATA code of MES and an ICAO code of WIMK.
How long is the runway at Soewondo Air Force Base?
Soewondo Air Force Base's longest runway is about 2900 m (9514 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Soewondo Air Force Base have?
Soewondo Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Soewondo Air Force Base a major airport?
Soewondo Air Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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