Sangia Nibandera Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Kolaka, Indonesia. Its IATA code is KXB and its ICAO code is WAWP. The airport lies at an elevation of 40 ft (12 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 18/36, 6,070 ft (1,850 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Makassar time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KXB
- ICAO code
- WAWP
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 40 ft (12 m)
- Coordinates
- -4.3382, 121.5241
- Time zone
- Asia/Makassar
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 6,070 ft · 1,850 m | — | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Sangia Nibandera Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KDI Haluoleo Airport | Kendari, Indonesia | 103 km · 64 mi |
| LLO Bua - Palopo Lagaligo Airport | Palopo, Indonesia | 199 km · 124 mi |
| TRT Toraja Airport | Toraja, Indonesia | 219 km · 136 mi |
| UPG Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport | Makassar, Indonesia | 233 km · 145 mi |
| KSR Selayar - Haji Aroeppala Airport | Benteng, Indonesia | 237 km · 147 mi |
| MOH Maleo Airport | Morowali, Indonesia | 238 km · 148 mi |
| WNI Matahora Airport | Wangi-wangi Island, Indonesia | 257 km · 160 mi |
| OJU Tanjung Api Airport | Tojo Una-Una, Indonesia | 386 km · 240 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KXB. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 2,048 | 1,273 | 1,106 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 4,497 | 2,794 | 2,428 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,827 | 2,999 | 2,606 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 4,964 | 3,085 | 2,681 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,993 | 3,724 | 3,236 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,849 | 4,877 | 4,238 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,121 | 6,289 | 5,465 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 10,559 | 6,561 | 5,701 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 12,002 | 7,457 | 6,480 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 12,449 | 7,735 | 6,722 | View route |
| LHR London | 12,547 | 7,797 | 6,775 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 13,029 | 8,096 | 7,035 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 15,307 | 9,512 | 8,265 | View route |
| JFK New York | 15,698 | 9,754 | 8,476 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,793 | 9,814 | 8,528 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,664 | 10,354 | 8,998 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Sangia Nibandera Airport?
The IATA code of Sangia Nibandera Airport is KXB and its ICAO code is WAWP.
Where is Sangia Nibandera Airport located?
Sangia Nibandera Airport is in Kolaka, Sulawesi Tenggara, Indonesia, at -4.3382, 121.5241.
What time zone is Sangia Nibandera Airport in?
Sangia Nibandera Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Makassar. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Sangia Nibandera Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18/36, 6,070 ft (1,850 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Sangia Nibandera Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Haluoleo Airport (KDI), about 103 km (64 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.