Komodo Airport (LBJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Komodo Airport (IATA: LBJ · ICAO: WATO) is a small airport serving Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Barat, Indonesia. It lies at 8.4807° S, 119.8883° E, 66 ft (20 m) above sea level.
Overview of Komodo Airport
Komodo Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Barat in Indonesia. It is identified by the IATA code LBJ and the ICAO code WATO. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Komodo Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2250 m (7381 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 66 ft (20 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Frans Sales Lega Airport (RTG) about 66 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,250 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Komodo Airport
Where is Komodo Airport located?
Komodo Airport is located in Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Barat, Indonesia. Its coordinates are 8.4807° S, 119.8883° E.
What is the airport code for Komodo Airport?
Komodo Airport has an IATA code of LBJ and an ICAO code of WATO.
How long is the runway at Komodo Airport?
Komodo Airport's longest runway is about 2250 m (7381 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Komodo Airport have?
Komodo Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Komodo Airport a major airport?
Komodo Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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