Medium airport · Kupang, Indonesia
El Tari Airport
The airport serves as the main gateway to West Timor and East Nusa Tenggara, offering flights to major Indonesian cities such as Jakarta and Surabaya, as well as inter-provincial routes within East Nusa Tenggara. Its IATA code is KOE. Its ICAO code is WATT. It has 2 runways, longest 8,202 ft (ASP). Elevation 335 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Kupang, Indonesia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | KOE |
| ICAO code | WATT |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 8,202 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 335 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 10.1716° S, 123.6710° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What El Tari Airport is known for
The airport serves as the main gateway to West Timor and East Nusa Tenggara, offering flights to major Indonesian cities such as Jakarta and Surabaya, as well as inter-provincial routes within East Nusa Tenggara.
History
The airport is named after Elias "El" Tari (1926-1978), an Indonesian Army officer from Savu who also served as the governor of East Nusa Tenggara from 1966 to 1978.
Official website: http://www.kupang-airport.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
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Frequently asked questions
What is El Tari Airport?
The airport serves as the main gateway to West Timor and East Nusa Tenggara, offering flights to major Indonesian cities such as Jakarta and Surabaya, as well as inter-provincial routes within East Nusa Tenggara.
What is the airport code for El Tari Airport?
El Tari Airport — its IATA code is KOE and its ICAO code is WATT.
Where is El Tari Airport located?
El Tari Airport serves Kupang, Indonesia. Its coordinates are 10.1716° S, 123.6710° E.
What is the history of El Tari Airport?
The airport is named after Elias "El" Tari (1926-1978), an Indonesian Army officer from Savu who also served as the governor of East Nusa Tenggara from 1966 to 1978.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#26801
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Tari_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.