
Regional airport · Suai, Timor-Leste
Suai/Xanana Gusmao International
- Elevation
- 96 ft
- Coordinates
- 9°18′S 125°17′E
- Local time
- Asia/Dili
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Field information
WPDB runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Suai/Xanana Gusmao International (WPDB/UAI) has one runway, 16/34, 4,921 ft (1,500 m) long of asphalt. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at WPDB, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Asia/Dili
Country
Timor-Leste
TL
Municipality
Suai
Elevation
96 ft
Position
-9.3019, 125.2863
Runways · WPDB
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,921 ft (1,500 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at WPDB.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Suai/Xanana Gusmao International (WPDB / UAI) in Suai, Timor-Leste, through one 24/7 OCC desk. WPDB is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at WPDB
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 01
Overflight & Landing Permits – Timor-Leste
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Timor-Leste. Applicable permit lead times for Timor-Leste are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Timor-Leste are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at WPDB
Direct FBO and handler coordination at WPDB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at WPDB
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at WPDB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to WPDB
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for WPDB: 9° 18′ 7″ S 125° 17′ 11″ E; elevation 96 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Suai
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Suai. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at WPDB.
- 06
Cargo Operations at WPDB
Support for freighter operations into WPDB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where WPDB sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- WPMNMalianaMaliana, Indonesia20 NM348°→
- WATAAtambua/A.A. Bere TalloAtambua, Indonesia26 NM301°→
- WPDLDili/Pres Nicolau Lobato IntlDili, Timor-Leste47 NM017°→
- WPOCOecussi/Rota Do Sandalo International (Palaban)Palaban, Timor-Leste57 NM276°→
- WPATAtauroAtauro, Indonesia66 NM017°→
- WATTKupang/El Tari (Timor)Kupang/Timor, Indonesia109 NM241°→
Operating into WPDB?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Suai/Xanana Gusmao International — one desk for the whole trip.