Mopah International Airport

WAKK / MKQ

Merauke, ID

Last Updated
Oct 30, 23:30Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 2986 hours ago
23:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
6 kt
60°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR WAKK 302330Z 06006KT 9999 FEW015 30/25 Q1014 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 10 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
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FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,510 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (10 ft)
Pressure Alt
-13 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,789 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.0°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AKK
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
6,070 ft 98 ft ASP 160°
1.0 kt 5.9 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 - WAKK

421 observations | Sep 2025 - Oct 2025

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.6%
MVFR
33%
IFR
1.4%
LIFR
0%

Mopah International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.3 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.5°C (range: 22°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 15 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
4%
NE
15.9%
E
40.9%
SE
29.7%
S
5.2%
SW
1.4%
W
0.5%
NW
1.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.5°C
Range: 22°C to 34°C
22°C 34°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 421 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Oct 2025). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mopah International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: WAKK
IATA Code: MKQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Merauke
Country: ID
Latitude: -8.523898°
Longitude: 140.419693°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 6,070 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Mopah International Airport

Overview

Mopah International Airport serves Merauke, located in the southeastern part of Papua, Indonesia. As a medium-sized airport situated at 10 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical air connectivity for the region. The airport supports various aviation operations with a single 6,070-foot asphalted runway oriented 16/34.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Mopah are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 65.6% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. The airport experiences consistent easterly winds averaging 6.3 knots, with temperatures ranging between 22°C and 34°C. September and October represent the best months for VFR flying, offering the most stable atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's low elevation and coastal proximity contribute to generally stable meteorological conditions. Crosswinds on the 16/34 runway remain minimal, averaging only 4.2 knots, which provides comfortable landing and takeoff scenarios. Visibility consistently remains excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and no reported instances of significant visibility restrictions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34 offers near-perfect wind alignment, with prevailing winds favorable 100% of the time. Pilots can expect minimal wind-related approach challenges, with calm conditions present 1.2% of the time. The consistent wind patterns and excellent visibility make this a relatively straightforward airport for instrument and visual approaches.

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
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.