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Tombouktou Airport

IATA TOMICAO GATB🇲🇱 Timbuktu
Coordinates
16.7305°N, 3.0076°W
Elevation
863 ft (263 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
ML-7
Time zone
Bamako(UTC)
Magnetic variation
0.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:24
Sunrise
05:47
Sunset
18:50
Civil dusk
19:13

About 13h 3m 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 Tombouktou Airport

Tombouktou Airport

Timbuktu Airport is an airport in Timbuktu, Mali that opened on April 15, 1961.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Tombouktou Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: GAGO.

Live weather

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 256,923 ft / 2,110 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.300 MHz

Navaids(3)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tombouktou Airport?

The ICAO code for Tombouktou Airport is GATB, and its IATA code is TOM.

Where is Tombouktou Airport located?

Tombouktou Airport is large airport located in Timbuktu, Mali, at an elevation of 863 ft (263 m).

How many runways does Tombouktou Airport have?

Tombouktou Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,923 ft / 2,110 m.

What time zone is Tombouktou Airport in?

Tombouktou Airport is in the Africa/Bamako time zone (UTC).

What is the magnetic variation at Tombouktou Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tombouktou Airport is approximately 0.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tombouktou Airport?

The nearest airport to Tombouktou Airport is Goundam Airport (GUD), about 41 nm to the wsw, followed by Niafunke Airport and Douentza Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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