General aviation · Bajawa, Indonesia
Bajawa/Soa
- Elevation
- 4,326 ft
- Coordinates
- 8°42′S 121°03′E
- Local time
- Asia/Makassar
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Field information
WATB runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Bajawa/Soa (WATB/BJW) has one runway, 10/28, 4,588 ft (1,398 m) long of asphalt. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 4. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at WATB, 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
Soa, Ngada
Elevation
4,326 ft
Position
-8.7078, 121.0582
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 4
Runways · WATB
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4,588 ft (1,398 m) | 75 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at WATB.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Bajawa/Soa (WATB / BJW) in Bajawa, Indonesia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. WATB 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 WATB
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.
- 02
Ground Handling at WATB
Direct FBO and handler coordination at WATB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at WATB
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at WATB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to WATB
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for WATB: 8° 42′ 28″ S 121° 3′ 30″ E; elevation 4326 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Bajawa
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Bajawa. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at WATB.
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Cargo Operations at WATB
Support for freighter operations into WATB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where WATB sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
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- WATOLabuan Bajo/Komodo IntlLabuan Bajo, Indonesia71 NM281°→
- WATUWaingapu/Umbu Mehang Kunda (Mau Hau)Waingapu/Sumba, Indonesia73 NM218°→
- WATKTambolaka/Lede Kalumbang (Sumba Isl)Waikabubak, Indonesia116 NM248°→
- WADBBima/Muhammad SalahuddinBima/Sumbawa, Indonesia141 NM274°→
Operating into WATB?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Bajawa/Soa — one desk for the whole trip.