
General aviation · Tobelo, Indonesia
Tobelo/Kuabang (Kao)
- Elevation
- 40 ft
- Coordinates
- 1°11′N 127°54′E
- Local time
- Asia/Jayapura
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Field information
WAEK runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Tobelo/Kuabang (Kao) (WAEK/KAZ) has one runway, 18/36, 2,963 ft (903 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 WAEK, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Asia/Jayapura
Country
Indonesia
ID
Municipality
Kao
Elevation
40 ft
Position
1.1886, 127.8960
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Runways · WAEK
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,963 ft (903 m) | 75 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at WAEK.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Tobelo/Kuabang (Kao) (WAEK / KAZ) in Tobelo, Indonesia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. WAEK 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 WAEK
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at WAEK
Direct FBO and handler coordination at WAEK covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at WAEK
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at WAEK is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to WAEK
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for WAEK: 1° 11′ 19″ N 127° 53′ 46″ E; elevation 40 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Tobelo
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Tobelo. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at WAEK.
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Cargo Operations at WAEK
Support for freighter operations into WAEK covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where WAEK sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
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Operating into WAEK?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Tobelo/Kuabang (Kao) — one desk for the whole trip.