El Tari Airport (WATT)
Medium airport · Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur (East Nusa Tenggara), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | El Tari Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WATT |
| IATA | KOE |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 10°10'18" E 123°40'16" -10.17160, 123.67100 |
| Location | Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur (East Nusa Tenggara), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 4,175 ft (1273 m) | 210 ft | GRE | No |
El Tari Airport at a glance
El Tari Airport is a medium airport in Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur (East Nusa Tenggara), Indonesia, known to airline systems as KOE. The field elevation of 335 ft (102 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WATT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 07/25 — offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WATT shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to El Tari Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oecusse Route of the Sandalwood International Airport | WPOC | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Commander in Chief of FALINTIL, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, International Airport | WPDB | 202 km (109 NM) |
| Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport | WPDL | 272 km (147 NM) |
| Baucau Airport | WPEC | 353 km (191 NM) |
| Matahora Airport | WAWD | 543 km (293 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for El Tari Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 335 ft field elevation of El Tari Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 83 airports and airfields we list for Indonesia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about El Tari Airport
What is the ICAO code of El Tari Airport?
The ICAO identifier of El Tari Airport is WATT, and its IATA code is KOE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is El Tari Airport above sea level?
El Tari Airport sits at an elevation of 335 feet (102 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is El Tari Airport located?
The airport lies at -10.1716, 123.6710 — in Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur (East Nusa Tenggara), Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Oecusse Route of the Sandalwood International Airport, about 131 km away.
Does WATT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WATT appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at El Tari Airport?
El Tari Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.