General aviation · Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia
Sumbawa Besar/Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin
- Elevation
- 16 ft
- Coordinates
- 8°29′S 117°25′E
- Local time
- Asia/Makassar
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
WADS runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Sumbawa Besar/Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin (WADS/SWQ) has one runway, 14/32, 5,906 ft (1,800 m) long of asphalt. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at WADS, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Asia/Makassar
Country
Indonesia
ID
Municipality
Sumbawa Besar
Elevation
16 ft
Position
-8.4890, 117.4120
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Runways · WADS
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,906 ft (1,800 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at WADS.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sumbawa Besar/Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin (WADS / SWQ) in Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. WADS is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at WADS
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 01
Overflight & Landing Permits – Indonesia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Indonesia. Applicable permit lead times for Indonesia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Indonesia are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at WADS
Direct FBO and handler coordination at WADS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at WADS
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at WADS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to WADS
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for WADS: 8° 29′ 21″ S 117° 24′ 43″ E; elevation 16 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Sumbawa Besar
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Sumbawa Besar. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at WADS.
- 06
Cargo Operations at WADS
Support for freighter operations into WADS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where WADS sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- WADLMataram/Lombok Intl (Zainuddin Abdul Madjid)Mataram, Indonesia69 NM256°→
- WADBBima/Muhammad SalahuddinBima/Sumbawa, Indonesia76 NM092°→
- WADASelaparangMataram/Lombok, Indonesia78 NM267°→
- WATKTambolaka/Lede Kalumbang (Sumba Isl)Waikabubak, Indonesia122 NM117°→
- WADDBali International/I Gusti Ngurah RaiBali/Denpasar, Indonesia134 NM263°→
- WATOLabuan Bajo/Komodo IntlLabuan Bajo, Indonesia147 NM090°→
Operating into WADS?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Sumbawa Besar/Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin — one desk for the whole trip.