Bunyu Airport

WALV / BYQ

Bunju Island, ID

Last Updated
May 14, 15:00Z

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Currently using: WBKW
Weather Source: Tawau Airport (WBKW)
Distance: 54nm / 99km from WALV

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
3 kt
340°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR WBKW 141500Z 34003KT 290V010 9999 FEW015CB 27/25 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 118 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL (CB)
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,618 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bunyu Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (340°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,500 ft (CB). Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 1,500 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 25°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF WBKW 141100Z 1412/1512 33005KT 9999 FEW016 BECMG 1502/1504 15007KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR 330° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
02:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 150° 7 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ALV
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
3,281 ft 98 ft ASP 38°
1.5 kt 2.6 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bunyu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: WALV
IATA Code: BYQ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 118 ft MSL

Location

City: Bunju Island
Country: ID
Latitude: 3.455720°
Longitude: 117.866997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 3,281 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bunyu Airport

Bunyu Airport (WALV/BYQ) is located in Bunju Island, ID at an elevation of 118 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (04/22), with the longest at 3,281 feet.

Airport Overview

Bunyu Airport serves Bunju Island in ID. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (04/22) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 3,281 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check relevant AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from WALV, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.