What is the tower frequency at WIMK?

The tower frequency at Soewondo Air Force Base is 118.1 MHz.

Does WIMK require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Soewondo Air Force Base (Indonesia).

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Soewondo Air Force Base

Soewondo Air Force Base (WIMK/MES) serves Medan, Indonesia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (05/23). Field elevation is 114 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 2/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: WIMK
Name: Soewondo Air Force Base
Type: medium_airport
Category: Uncategorized
Latitude: 3.558425
Longitude: 98.672272
Elevation: 114 ft
Country: Indonesia
Municipality: Medan
IATA Code: MES
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: N/A
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 05/23

Designation: 05/23
Dimensions: 2900x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 119.700 MHz
ATIS: 126.800 MHz

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
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: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
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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Nearby Airports

WIMH Helvetia Airport 8 NM WIMM Kualanamu International 13 NM WIMT Tebing Tinggi Airport 29 NM WIMU Alas Leuser Airport 49 NM WIMP Sibisa Airport 56 NM WIMN Silangit Airport 80 NM WITA Teuku Cut Ali Airport 86 NM WIMA Labuhan Bilik Airport 110 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at WIMK?: The tower frequency at Soewondo Air Force Base is 118.1 MHz.
Does WIMK require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Soewondo Air Force Base (Indonesia).

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