Airport code
GNS — Binaka Airport
GNS is the IATA code for Binaka Airport, an airport serving Gunungsitoli, Indonesia. Its ICAO code is WIMB, and it operates in the Asia/Jakarta time zone (UTC+7). The airport sits at 1.1664, 97.7047 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m).
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About Binaka Airport
Binaka Airport is a domestic airport serving Gunungsitoli, the largest city and economic center of Nias Island in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Although it primarily serves Gunungsitoli, the airport is located outside the city limits, in Gidö, Nias Regency, approximately 16 km from the city center. It is the only airport on the island and serves as the main point of entry to both Gunungsitoli and the wider Nias region.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | GNS |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | WIMB |
| Airport name | Binaka Airport |
| City | Gunungsitoli |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Time zone | Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7) |
| Latitude | 1.1664 |
| Longitude | 97.7047 |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 4,445 ft (1,355 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Binaka Airport?
The IATA code for Binaka Airport is GNS.
What is the ICAO code for Binaka Airport?
The ICAO code for Binaka Airport is WIMB.
Where is GNS airport located?
Binaka Airport (GNS) is located in Gunungsitoli, Indonesia.
What time zone is GNS in?
Binaka Airport operates in the Asia/Jakarta time zone, which is UTC+7.
What is the nearest airport to GNS?
The nearest airport to Binaka Airport (GNS) is Dr Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ) in Sibolga (Pinangsori), about 139 km away.
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