Airport code
TOM — Timbuktu Airport
TOM is the IATA code for Timbuktu Airport, an airport serving Timbuktu, Mali. Its ICAO code is GATB, and it operates in the Africa/Bamako time zone (UTC+0). The airport sits at 16.7305, -3.0076 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 863 ft (263 m).
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About Timbuktu Airport
Timbuktu Airport is an airport in Timbuktu, Mali that opened on April 15, 1961.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | TOM |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | GATB |
| Airport name | Timbuktu Airport |
| City | Timbuktu |
| Country | Mali |
| Time zone | Africa/Bamako (UTC+0) |
| Latitude | 16.7305 |
| Longitude | -3.0076 |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 6,923 ft (2,110 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Timbuktu Airport?
The IATA code for Timbuktu Airport is TOM.
What is the ICAO code for Timbuktu Airport?
The ICAO code for Timbuktu Airport is GATB.
Where is TOM airport located?
Timbuktu Airport (TOM) is located in Timbuktu, Mali.
What time zone is TOM in?
Timbuktu Airport operates in the Africa/Bamako time zone, which is UTC+0.
What is the nearest airport to TOM?
The nearest airport to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) is Mopti Airport (MZI) in Sévaré, about 272 km away.
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