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Pres Nicolau Lobato Intl (WPDL/DIL) — Dili, Timor-Leste
Pres Nicolau Lobato Intl (WPDL/DIL) serves Dili, Timor-Leste. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (08/26). Field elevation is 154 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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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: No
- 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
- GENDEC 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.
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: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
WPEC
- ICAO: WPEC
- Name: Cakung Airport
- Distance (NM): 52.0
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
WPOC
- ICAO: WPOC
- Name: Rota Do Sândalo Oecusse Airport
- Distance (NM): 80.2
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
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Active NOTAMs
G0068/26
info
TRIGGER NOTAM AIP EDITION 13
EFFECTIVE 06 AUGUST 2026
AVAILABLE FROM AACTL WEBSITE HTTPS://AACTL.GOV.TL/
THIS NOTAM IS ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF
TIMOR LESTE.
2026-07-15 07:14:00
2026-08-06 14:00:00
G0042/26
info
AIP EDITION 12 EFFECTIVE 11 JUNE 2026 HAS ERROS WHICH HAVE BEEN
CORRECTED BY AIP SUP 01/2026
THE AIP SUPP 1/2026 IS AVAILABLE FROM WWW.AACTL.GOV.TL WEBSITE
THIS NOTAM IS ISSUED ON BEHALF OF CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
TIMOR-LESTE
2026-06-09 09:10:00
2026-08-05 15:00:00
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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.
- How long is the runway at WPDL?
- The main runway at Pres Nicolau Lobato Intl (08/26) measures 6065 X 98.
- Is WPDL a port of entry?
- Yes, Pres Nicolau Lobato Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.