Tombouktou Airport (TOM): Codes, Runways & Location
Tombouktou Airport (IATA: TOM · ICAO: GATB) is a large airport serving Timbuktu, Mali. It lies at 16.7305° N, 3.0076° W, 863 ft (263 m) above sea level.
Overview of Tombouktou Airport
Tombouktou Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Timbuktu in Mali. It is identified by the IATA code TOM and the ICAO code GATB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Tombouktou Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2110 m (6923 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. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 863 ft (263 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Goundam Airport (GUD) about 76 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 ≈ 2,110 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tombouktou Airport
Where is Tombouktou Airport located?
Tombouktou Airport is located in Timbuktu, Mali. Its coordinates are 16.7305° N, 3.0076° W.
What is the airport code for Tombouktou Airport?
Tombouktou Airport has an IATA code of TOM and an ICAO code of GATB.
How long is the runway at Tombouktou Airport?
Tombouktou Airport's longest runway is about 2110 m (6923 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Tombouktou Airport have?
Tombouktou Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Tombouktou Airport a major airport?
Tombouktou Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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