Komodo Airport
Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Barat, Nusa Tenggara Timur (East Nusa Tenggara), Indonesia
LBJ is the IATA airport code for Komodo Airport, located in Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Barat, Indonesia. Its ICAO code is WATO. The airport is classified as a Small Airport with scheduled commercial passenger service. It operates in the Asia/Makassar timezone at an elevation of 66 ft (20 m) above sea level. It has 2 runways.
About Komodo Airport
Wikipedia ↗Komodo International Airport, formerly known as Mutiara II Airport, is an international airport serving the town of Labuan Bajo, the capital of West Manggarai Regency, located on the western tip of Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Named after the Komodo dragon—an iconic species endemic to the nearby Komodo National Park—the airport functions as the primary gateway to the park and other surrounding tourist destinations. In response to growing passenger demand and the region's increasing popularity as a tourist destination, the airport has expanded its route network. It now offers regular flights to major Indonesian cities such as Jakarta, Surabaya, and Denpasar (Bali), as well as international connections to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, and Singapore. The airport also supports regional air travel within Flores, with services to towns including Bajawa, Ende, and Maumere.
Location
Open in OpenStreetMap ↗Runways (2)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 7,381 ft (2,250 m) | 145 ft (44 m) | Asphalt | No | Open |
| 17/35 | 7,381 ft (2,250 m) | 145 ft (44 m) | Asphalt | No | Open |
Airlines (2)
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- IATA Code
- LBJ
- ICAO Code
- WATO
- Type
- Small Airport
- Country
- Indonesia
- Timezone
- Asia/Makassar
- Local Time
- —
- Elevation
- 66 ft (20 m)
- Coordinates
- 8.4807°S, 119.8883°E
- Annual Passengers
- 470,000
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