Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport

WITT / BTJ

Banda Aceh, ID

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
4 kt
150°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR WITT 042100Z AUTO 15004KT 5000 SCT018 22/22 Q1009 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 65 ft
SCT 1,800 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,865 ft AMSL
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (65 ft)
Pressure Alt
193 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,049 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.1°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ITT
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 168°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - WITT

5,678 observations | Oct 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.3%
MVFR
20%
IFR
3.4%
LIFR
1.3%

Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 4.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 4.8 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.2°C (range: 20°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are October, January, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 4.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.3%
NE
12.7%
E
12.2%
SE
46.5%
S
11.5%
SW
1.9%
W
4.2%
NW
4.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.2°C
Range: 20°C to 34°C
20°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

October January December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 5,678 METAR observations (Oct 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: WITT
IATA Code: BTJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 65 ft MSL

Location

City: Banda Aceh
Country: ID
Latitude: 5.525087°
Longitude: 95.419970°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport

Overview

Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport serves Banda Aceh, located in the northernmost part of Sumatra, Indonesia. The airport is a medium-sized facility positioned at an elevation of 65 feet mean sea level, providing critical air transportation infrastructure for the region. Its single runway (17/35) extends 9,843 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting various aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at the airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 75.3% of observations supporting clear conditions. The prevailing wind comes from the southeast at an average of 4.8 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 17 knots. Temperatures typically range between 20°C and 34°C, with an average of 26°C, creating stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic location near the northern tip of Sumatra presents unique meteorological characteristics influenced by coastal and maritime environments. The consistently low percentage of instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions at 3% indicates relatively stable atmospheric conditions. Pilots can expect minimal weather-related operational challenges based on historical meteorological data.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35 offers excellent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions 100% of the time and an average crosswind of just 2.9 knots. October, January, and December represent the best months for visual flight operations, characterized by optimal weather patterns. Pilots should anticipate consistent southeast winds when planning approaches and departures.

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.