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Small airport

Sabu-Tardanu Airport

IATA SAUICAO WATS🇮🇩 Sabu-Sawu Island
Coordinates
10.4924°S, 121.8482°E
Elevation
71 ft (22 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ID-NT
Time zone
Makassar(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
1° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:37
Sunrise
05:58
Sunset
17:51
Civil dusk
18:12

About 11h 53m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Sabu-Tardanu Airport

Tardamu Airport is located in Sabu Island, Sabu Raijua Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Due to the short runway, it is only served by Cessna 264: Caravan jetprop aircraft operated by Susi Air up to twice per day from Kupang, up to five times per week from Waingapu and up to five times per week from Ende.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

WATS

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 252,577 ft / 785 m75 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
UJUNG PANDANGSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Indonesia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sabu-Tardanu Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sabu-Tardanu Airport?

The ICAO code for Sabu-Tardanu Airport is WATS, and its IATA code is SAU.

Where is Sabu-Tardanu Airport located?

Sabu-Tardanu Airport is small airport located in Sabu-Sawu Island, Indonesia, at an elevation of 71 ft (22 m).

How many runways does Sabu-Tardanu Airport have?

Sabu-Tardanu Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,577 ft / 785 m.

What time zone is Sabu-Tardanu Airport in?

Sabu-Tardanu Airport is in the Asia/Makassar time zone (UTC+08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Sabu-Tardanu Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sabu-Tardanu Airport is approximately 1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sabu-Tardanu Airport?

The nearest airport to Sabu-Tardanu Airport is Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport (WGP), about 103.9 nm to the wnw.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Sabu-Tardanu Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.