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Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport

IATA SWQICAO WADS🇮🇩 Sumbawa Besar
Coordinates
8.4890°S, 117.4120°E
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ID-NB
Time zone
Makassar(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
0.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:04
Sunrise
06:27
Sunset
18:07
Civil dusk
18:29

About 11h 40m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport

Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport

Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport, formerly Brang Bidji Airport, is located in Sumbawa Besar, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. It is one of the only two airports in the island of Sumbawa, the other being Sultan Muhammad Salahudin Airport in Bima. The airport is named after Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III (1992-1975), the last sultan of the Sultanate of Sumbawa.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 325,906 ft / 1,800 m98 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GINFO118.100 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
UJUNG PANDANGSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport?

The ICAO code for Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport is WADS, and its IATA code is SWQ.

Where is Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport located?

Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport is small airport located in Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia, at an elevation of 16 ft (5 m).

How many runways does Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport have?

Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,906 ft / 1,800 m.

What time zone is Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport in?

Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport is in the Asia/Makassar time zone (UTC+08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport is approximately 0.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport?

The nearest airport to Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport is Lunyuk Airport (LYK), about 32.2 nm to the ssw, followed by Sumbawa Barat Airport and Lombok International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.