IATA CodeBCH
ICAO CodeWPEC
CountryEast Timor East Timor
Aerial view of Baucau Airport (BCH) in Baucau

Baucau, East Timor

Location

UTC

Timezone

-8.4865 S, 126.4000 E

Coordinates

1,771 ft (540 m)

Elevation

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What is Baucau Airport?

Baucau Airport (BCH/WPEC) is Medium Airport serving Baucau in East Timor. Located at coordinates 8.4865 S, 126.4000 E, the airport sits at an elevation of 1,771 feet (540 meters) above sea level. Operating in the UTC timezone, the airport offers scheduled commercial flights to various destinations.

Current Weather

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Feels Like 15°C

Humidity86%
Wind7 km/h
Visibility10 km

Local Time

22:51:44

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Timezone Information

Local Timezone
UTC
Region: East Timor
Continent: Asia
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Where is Baucau Airport on Map?

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Geographic Information

HemisphereSouthern Hemisphere
ContinentAsia
CountryEast Timor East Timor (TL)
CityBaucau
Latitude-8.486479
Longitude126.399981
Coordinates8.486479° S, 126.399981° E
Elevation1,771 ft (540 m)
GPS CodeWPEC
Region CodeTL-BA

Location Map

Map of Baucau Airport

Runways at Baucau Airport

Baucau Airport has 2 runway(s). Below you can find detailed information about each runway including dimensions and surface type.

14/32
Primary
Length
2,509 m8,232 ft
Width
55 m180 ft
Surface
Asphalt
14/32
Runway 2
Length
2,509 m8,232 ft
Width
55 m180 ft
Surface
Asphalt

Radio Frequencies at Baucau Airport

Communication frequencies for pilots and aviation personnel at Baucau Airport. These frequencies are used for air traffic control, ground operations, and airport information services.

TypeFrequencyDescription
CTAF123.450 MHzE TIMOR COMMON HIGH
INFO127.100 MHzE TIMOR COMMON LOW
Baucau Airport

About Baucau Airport

Baucau Airport, formerly Cakung Airport, is an unattended and mostly unused airport near Baucau, Timor-Leste. It is the largest airport in Timor-Leste and has a much longer runway than Dili's Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport, long enough to handle large commercial airliners.

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Airport Analysis for Baucau Airport

Category
Medium airport
Airport classification type
Altitude
Medium
1,771 ft (540 m)
Service Status
Scheduled Flights Available
Regular scheduled flights operate at this airport
Direction Compass
SouthEast
Hemisphere position
Continent
Asia
Geographic region
Coordinate Position
Southern Hemisphere, Eastern Meridian
Geographic coordinate information

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Nearby Cities to Baucau Airport

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BaucauBaucau Municipality
6 km6 min drive
BaukauBaucau Municipality
6 km6 min drive
VenilaleBaucau Municipality
18 km18 min drive
LagaBaucau Municipality
21 km21 min drive
VemasseBaucau Municipality
21 km21 min drive
QuelicaiBaucau Municipality
22 km22 min drive
OssuViqueque Municipality
28 km28 min drive
BaguiaBaucau Municipality
32 km32 min drive
UatolariViqueque Municipality
36 km36 min drive
ViquequeViqueque Municipality
42 km42 min drive
ManatutoManatuto District
43 km43 min drive
ManatutuManatuto District
43 km43 min drive
UatocarabauViqueque Municipality
43 km43 min drive
LaclutaViqueque Municipality
46 km46 min drive
LuroLautém Municipality
48 km48 min drive
IliomarLautém Municipality
53 km53 min drive
LacloManatuto District
54 km54 min drive
BariqueManatuto District
55 km55 min drive
LautemLautém Municipality
57 km57 min drive
LaclubarManatuto District
61 km1 h 1 m drive
SoibadaManatuto District
65 km1 h 5 m drive

Closest States to Baucau Airport

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Baucau MunicipalityBA
7 km1 airports
Manatuto DistrictMT
42 km6 cities
Viqueque MunicipalityVI
42 km1 airports
Lautém MunicipalityLA
57 km4 airports
Manufahi MunicipalityMF
86 km1 airports
Aileu MunicipalityAL
90 km3 cities
Dili MunicipalityDI
93 km3 airports
Ainaro MunicipalityAN
113 km2 cities
Ermera DistrictER
114 km5 cities
Liquiçá MunicipalityLI
127 km3 cities
Bobonaro MunicipalityBO
136 km1 airports
Cova Lima MunicipalityCO
152 km1 airports

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Frequently Asked Questions

The IATA code for Baucau Airport is BCH. The ICAO code is WPEC. These codes are used by airlines, travel agencies, and passengers to identify the airport in booking systems.
Where is Baucau Airport located?
Baucau Airport is located in Baucau, East Timor. The airport's coordinates are -8.4865 S, 126.4000 E.
What is the timezone at Baucau Airport?
Baucau Airport operates in the UTC timezone.
What is the elevation of Baucau Airport?
Baucau Airport is located at an elevation of 1,771 feet (540 meters) above sea level.