
General aviation · Waingapu/Sumba, Indonesia
Waingapu/Umbu Mehang Kunda (Mau Hau)
- Elevation
- 33 ft
- Coordinates
- 9°40′S 120°18′E
- Local time
- Asia/Makassar
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Field information
WATU runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Waingapu/Umbu Mehang Kunda (Mau Hau) (WATU/WGP) has one runway, 15/33, 5,415 ft (1,650 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Operating hours: 2230-0830Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at WATU, 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
Waingapu-Sumba Island
Elevation
33 ft
Position
-9.6692, 120.3020
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Operating hours
2230-0830Z
Runways · WATU
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 5,415 ft (1,650 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at WATU.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Waingapu/Umbu Mehang Kunda (Mau Hau) (WATU / WGP) in Waingapu/Sumba, Indonesia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. WATU 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 WATU
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 WATU
Direct FBO and handler coordination at WATU covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at WATU
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at WATU is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to WATU
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for WATU: 9° 40′ 9″ S 120° 18′ 7″ E; elevation 33 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Waingapu/Sumba
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Waingapu/Sumba. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at WATU.
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Cargo Operations at WATU
Support for freighter operations into WATU covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where WATU sits in the network
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Operating into WATU?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Waingapu/Umbu Mehang Kunda (Mau Hau) — one desk for the whole trip.