Frans Kaisiepo Airport

WABB / BIK

Biak, ID

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
13:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
3 kt
10°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR WABB 041330Z 01003KT 9999 FEW015 26/26 Q1008 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 46 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,546 ft AMSL
QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (46 ft)
Pressure Alt
204 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,535 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF WABB 041100Z 0412/0518 29007KT 9999 SCT015 TEMPO 0416/0418 RA FEW014CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:03Z BASE
+0h
VFR 290° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
16:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ABB
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
11,715 ft 150 ft ASP 109°
0.5 kt 3.0 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - WABB

8,052 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.9%
MVFR
10.9%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
0.1%

Frans Kaisiepo Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.7 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27°C (range: 22°C to 32°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 6.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
16%
NE
7.6%
E
5%
SE
3.4%
S
3%
SW
8.1%
W
25.3%
NW
25.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 27°C
Range: 22°C to 32°C
22°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 8,052 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Frans Kaisiepo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: WABB
IATA Code: BIK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 46 ft MSL

Location

City: Biak
Country: ID
Latitude: -1.190020°
Longitude: 136.108002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 11,715 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Frans Kaisiepo Airport

Overview

Frans Kaisiepo Airport serves Biak Island in eastern Indonesia, located at coordinates -1.190020, 136.108002. The medium-sized airport sits at 46 feet mean sea level and provides critical regional air transportation infrastructure for Papua Province. Its substantial 11,715-foot asphalt runway supports diverse aviation operations in this strategic maritime region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Frans Kaisiepo Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with VFR conditions present 88.1% of the time. Prevailing westerly winds averaging 5.6 knots create stable atmospheric conditions, with maximum recorded wind speeds of 24 knots. Consistent temperatures ranging from 22°C to 32°C with an average of 27°C contribute to generally predictable flying environments.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (11/29) offers exceptional wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Its significant length of 11,715 feet accommodates a wide range of aircraft types and provides substantial operational flexibility. The low elevation of 46 feet MSL indicates a coastal plain environment typical of Indonesian island geography.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect minimal crosswind challenges, with an average crosswind of only 3.1 knots on runway 11/29. September, December, and October represent the most consistently favorable months for visual flight operations. High visibility averaging 10 statute miles and the absence of reported fog contribute to reliable approach and landing conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.