Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (WIII)
Jakarta, Indonesia · Asia-Pacific
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
WIII
IATA
CGK
City
Jakarta
Country
Indonesia
Region
Asia-Pacific
Elevation
34 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
-6.1256, 106.6558
Overview
Indonesian capital gateway and largest airport in Southeast Asia. Tropical equatorial operations.
Current Weather at WIII
Pilots flying into or out of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR WIII 030900Z 05010KT 9000 FEW020 31/24 Q1007 NOSIGWind 050° at 10 kt — likely active runway near heading 05
Current TAF
TAF WIII 030500Z 0306/0412 04012KT 8000 SCT020 BECMG 0313/0315 17005KT 5000 HZ BECMG 0401/0403 04012KT 8000 NSWDecode METAR for WIII
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for WIII. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for WIII. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Jakarta. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like WIII include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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