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Komodo Airport (WATO/LBJ) — Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Runways
- 17/35
- Elevation
- 66 ft
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Data Complete
38 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
1/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
6/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: WATO
- Name: Komodo Airport
- Type: small_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: -8.480694
- Longitude: 119.888306
- Elevation: 66 ft
- Country: Indonesia
- Municipality: Labuan Bajo
- IATA Code: LBJ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Makassar
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 17/35
- Designation: 17/35
- Dimensions: 2250x44m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 449.500, 122.700 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; DGCA regulated
- Parking Fee: DGCA regulated rates
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: IDR
- Remarks: Komodo Airport, Labuan Bajo, Flores. Gateway to Komodo National Park. Major tourism growth.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Pertamina supply. Increasing availability with tourism growth. Pre-coordinate for large uplift.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry. CIQ available for international charter/scheduled flights.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: Not recorded
- Curfew End: Not recorded
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Terrain considerations on approach. Runway extended to 2,250m. Wind shear possible.
Airport Services
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Indonesia Permit Requirements
Slow
Overflight: 3d
Landing: 7d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 3 business days (official); allow 5+ due to three-ministry chain
- Landing Lead Time: 3-4 business days (official); 5-7 recommended due to three-ministry chain
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require DGCA permit and security clearance for certain areas. Military clearance for some routes.
Active NOTAMs
A3704/26
caution
Obstacle erected
OBSTACLE CRANE ERECTED HGT 35M PSN ON COORD 082846S1195329E
2026-09-25 13:00 UTC
2026-12-20 23:00 UTC
A3157/26
caution
Obstacle erected
OBSTACLE CRANE ERECTED HEIGHT 35M PSN ON COORD AS FLW:
082848.48S1195328.35E (OBSTACLE 1)
082847.93S1195329.25E (OBSTACLE 2)
082847.98S1195327.60E (OBSTACLE 3))
2026-08-25 15:27 UTC
2026-11-18 23:00 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What fuel is available at WATO?
- Komodo Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does WATO require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Komodo Airport (Indonesia). Permit details for Indonesia
- Where is WATO located?
- Komodo Airport (WATO) is located in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia.
- What is the IATA code for WATO?
- The IATA code for Komodo Airport is LBJ.
- How long is the runway at WATO?
- The main runway at Komodo Airport (17/35) measures 2250x44m.
- Is WATO a port of entry?
- Yes, Komodo Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.