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Pres Nicolau Lobato Intl (WPDL/DIL) — Dili, Timor-Leste

At a glance

Operating hours: 21:30–09:45 UTC
Customs: 21:00–09:00 UTC
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1
Tower: 122.900
Runways: 08/26
Elevation: 154 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 2/2

Additional Info 9/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-04

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: WPDL
Name: Pres Nicolau Lobato Intl
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -8.546562
Longitude: 125.524506
Elevation: 154 ft
Country: Timor-Leste
Municipality: Dili
IATA Code: DIL
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Dili
Distance from City: 6.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 6065 X 98
Surface: ASP
PCN: 42/F/B/X/U
Lighting: Edge lights (intensity controlled), REIL (both ends), PAPI, PCL 125.5
NAVAIDs: VOR-DME (DIL 113.40), NDB (KO 391)
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME, NDB
Remarks: Displaced threshold 201 ft on RWY 08. RWY 08 elev 17 ft, RWY 26 elev 29 ft. Aircraft >7000 kg MTOW must backtrack. Four exit taxiways.

Frequencies

Tower: 122.900 MHz
Ground: 133.900 MHz
Operations: 122.900 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 122.900 MHz
ATIS: 122.900 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 21:30 – 09:45

Tuesday 21:30 – 09:45

Wednesday 21:30 – 09:45

Thursday 21:30 – 09:45

Friday 21:30 – 09:45

Saturday 21:30 – 09:45

Sunday 21:30 – 09:45

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: 06:30-18:45 local (UTC+9). Tower: 21:30-09:00Z.

Contacts

AIS Tel: +670 3317110
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +670 3331010
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://aactl.gov.tl
Remarks: Operator: ANATL (Air Navigation Administration Timor Leste). Civil Aviation Division: Telecom Building Room 9, Av. Bispo de Madeiros, Dili. ARFF Cat 6.

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: All flights require 7 business days PPR. Parking PPR required due to limited apron space.

Customs

Open: 21:00
Close: 09:00
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: 06:00-18:00 local (UTC+9). Hours based on flight schedules, 7 days/week. CIQ available. Customs phone: +670 3331010.

Fees

Landing Fee: 6.00 USD per metric ton MTOW
Parking Fee: 4.00 USD per metric ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: USD
Remarks: First 2 hours free parking. Fees per Joint Ministerial Diploma No.38/2021. SAR, medevac and humanitarian flights exempt with proof within 24h. Passenger service fee USD 10 international departures.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-04
Remarks: Jet A-1 only (per Jeppesen 2020 and AC-U-KWIK). Providers: PITSA and ETO supply Jet A-1. No Avgas confirmed by official charts. Fuel service charge USD 0.05/gallon per Ministerial Diploma No.38/2021.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Visa on arrival for most nationalities. Landing permit required via CAATL, minimum 48h lead time. Overflight permit minimum 24h.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: 09:45
Curfew End: 21:30
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: Day operations only, no night ops except emergency with prior permission. Max aircraft approx B737/A319/C-130. Single runway ops. Limited apron capacity.

Alternates

WPDB

ICAO: WPDB
Name: Suai Airport
Distance (NM): 47.5
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

WPEC

ICAO: WPEC
Name: Cakung Airport
Distance (NM): 52.0
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

WPOC

ICAO: WPOC
Name: Rota Do Sândalo Oecusse Airport
Distance (NM): 80.2
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers WPDL. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

WPAT Atauro Airport 19 NM WPMN Maliana Airport 31 NM WPDB Suai Airport 48 NM WATA AA Bere Tallo (Haliwen) Airport 49 NM WPEC Cakung Airport 52 NM WPVQ Viqueque Airport 54 NM WATM Alor Island - Mali Airport 60 NM WRKJ Mena Airport 67 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of WPDL?: Pres Nicolau Lobato Intl operates from 21:30 to 09:45.
What is the tower frequency at WPDL?: The tower frequency at Pres Nicolau Lobato Intl is 122.900 MHz.
What fuel is available at WPDL?: Pres Nicolau Lobato Intl offers JET A-1.
Is customs available at WPDL?: Yes, customs at Pres Nicolau Lobato Intl is available from 21:00 to 09:00.
Does WPDL require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Pres Nicolau Lobato Intl.
Where is WPDL located?: Pres Nicolau Lobato Intl (WPDL) is located in Dili, Timor-Leste.
What is the IATA code for WPDL?: The IATA code for Pres Nicolau Lobato Intl is DIL.
Is WPDL a port of entry?: Yes, Pres Nicolau Lobato Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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