Babo Airport

WASO / BXB

Babo, ID

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Babo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: WASO
IATA Code: BXB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Babo
Country: ID
Latitude: -2.532240°
Longitude: 133.438995°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 4,280 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Babo Airport

Overview

Babo Airport serves the Babo region in Indonesia, located at coordinates -2.532240, 133.438995. As a medium airport situated at 10 ft mean sea level, it provides essential transportation infrastructure for the local area and supports regional aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Being situated near the equator, Babo Airport experiences consistent tropical maritime weather conditions with minimal seasonal temperature variation. Pilots should anticipate potential convective activity and localized weather patterns typical of Indonesian coastal regions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (02/20) measuring 4,280 feet long with an asphalt surface. Its low elevation of 10 ft MSL suggests a relatively flat surrounding terrain, which can contribute to predictable approach and departure environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20 provides a directional orientation aligned approximately north-south, which may offer advantages depending on prevailing wind conditions. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and approach assessments, paying particular attention to local geographic and meteorological characteristics during flight planning.

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

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution

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.