# Binaka Airport (GNS)

> Gunungsitoli, ID · IATA: GNS · ICAO: WIMB · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `GNS` |
| ICAO | `WIMB` |
| City | Gunungsitoli |
| Country | ID |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 1.16628, 97.70433 |

## Description

A 2,250-metre runway, extended from its original length, lets Binaka Airport accept narrow-body jets such as the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320, though scheduled service is dominated by Wings Air ATR 72 turboprops to Medan. The airport is the air gateway to Nias Island off Sumatra's west coast and sits near Gunungsitoli, the island's economic centre. A modest 200-square-metre cargo terminal handles domestic freight with basic storage and processing. Air cargo moves almost entirely as belly load via the mainland hub at Kualanamu (KNO) near Medan, which links shipments to the national and international networks. Fisheries products and tourism supplies make up much of the traffic. For forwarders, GNS is a dependable island feeder with a small but genuine cargo function.

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