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Melalan Airport (WALE/GHS) — Melak-Borneo Island, Indonesia

At a glance

Runways: 03/21
Elevation: 330 ft

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62% Data Complete 32 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: WALE
Name: Melalan Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -0.203611
Longitude: 115.760002
Elevation: 330 ft
Country: Indonesia
Municipality: Melak-Borneo Island
IATA Code: GHS
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Makassar
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 03/21

Designation: 03/21
Dimensions: 900x23m
Surface: Compacted sand
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Indonesia Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 3d Landing: 7d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 3 business days (official); allow 5+ due to three-ministry chain
Landing Lead Time: 3-4 business days (official); 5-7 recommended due to three-ministry chain

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require DGCA permit and security clearance for certain areas. Military clearance for some routes.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers WALE. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

WAGB Haji Muhammad Sidik Airport 70 NM WALS Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport 90 NM WALL Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan 93 NM WALJ Datadawai Airport 96 NM WALQ Muara Badak Pujangan Airport 100 NM WAOU SANGGU Airport 102 NM WALT Tanjung Santan Airport 102 NM WALW Muara Wahau Airport 103 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does WALE require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Melalan Airport (Indonesia). Permit details for Indonesia
Where is WALE located?: Melalan Airport (WALE) is located in Melak-Borneo Island, Indonesia.
What is the IATA code for WALE?: The IATA code for Melalan Airport is GHS.
How long is the runway at WALE?: The main runway at Melalan Airport (03/21) measures 900x23m.

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