Gunungsitoli Airport

Overview

Binaka Airport is the main air gateway for Gunungsitoli on Nias Island, Indonesia, giving travelers a practical arrival point for reaching the city and surrounding coastal areas. Identified by GNS and WIMB, it is classified as a medium airport and sits at a very low elevation of 20 feet (6 m), close to sea level. For most visitors, that means a straightforward regional airport experience rather than a large hub, so journeys usually feel more compact and easier to navigate from arrival to onward transport.

At a glance

• Airport name: Binaka Airport
• Location served: Gunungsitoli, Indonesia
• Codes: IATA GNS, ICAO WIMB
• Airport type: medium airport
• Runway: 09/27, 4,445 ft, asphalt
• Time zone: Asia/Jakarta

What travelers should know

Because Binaka Airport has a single asphalt runway, 09/27, measuring 4,445 feet, it is best understood as a smaller regional facility where schedules and services may feel more limited than at Indonesia’s major city airports. Travelers should plan conservatively, especially if connecting onward by road or ferry, and keep an eye on local timing since the airport operates on Asia/Jakarta time. Its role is less about long-haul convenience and more about reliable access to Gunungsitoli, making it a useful starting point for visitors heading into town, exploring Nias, or beginning a trip focused on the island’s landscapes and coastal culture.