Airport code
LBJ — Komodo Airport
LBJ is the IATA code for Komodo Airport, an airport serving Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Barat, Indonesia. Its ICAO code is WATO, and it operates in the Asia/Makassar time zone (UTC+8). The airport sits at -8.4867, 119.8890 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 66 ft (20 m).
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About Komodo Airport
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.
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Airport information
| IATA code | LBJ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | WATO |
| Airport name | Komodo Airport |
| City | Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Barat |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Time zone | Asia/Makassar (UTC+8) |
| Latitude | -8.4867 |
| Longitude | 119.8890 |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 7,381 ft (2,250 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Komodo Airport?
The IATA code for Komodo Airport is LBJ.
What is the ICAO code for Komodo Airport?
The ICAO code for Komodo Airport is WATO.
Where is LBJ airport located?
Komodo Airport (LBJ) is located in Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Barat, Indonesia.
What time zone is LBJ in?
Komodo Airport operates in the Asia/Makassar time zone, which is UTC+8.
What is the nearest airport to LBJ?
The nearest airport to Komodo Airport (LBJ) is Frans Sales Lega Airport (RTG) in Satar Tacik, Manggarai, about 66 km away.
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