International hub · Palaban, Timor-Leste
Oecussi/Rota Do Sandalo International (Palaban)
- Coordinates
- 9°12′S 124°20′E
- Local time
- Asia/Dili
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Field information
WPOC runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Oecussi/Rota Do Sandalo International (Palaban) (WPOC/OEC) has one runway, 09/27, 7,218 ft (2,200 m) long of asphalt. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at WPOC, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Asia/Dili
Country
Timor-Leste
TL
Municipality
Oecussi-Ambeno
Position
-9.1984, 124.3379
Runways · WPOC
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,218 ft (2,200 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at WPOC.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Oecussi/Rota Do Sandalo International (Palaban) (WPOC / OEC) in Palaban, Timor-Leste, through one 24/7 OCC desk. WPOC is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at WPOC
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 WPOC
Direct FBO and handler coordination at WPOC covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at WPOC
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at WPOC is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to WPOC
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for WPOC: 9° 11′ 54″ S 124° 20′ 16″ E.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Palaban
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Palaban. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at WPOC.
- 06
Cargo Operations at WPOC
Support for freighter operations into WPOC covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where WPOC sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- WATAAtambua/A.A. Bere TalloAtambua, Indonesia34 NM078°→
- WPMNMalianaMaliana, Indonesia54 NM075°→
- WATTKupang/El Tari (Timor)Kupang/Timor, Indonesia71 NM214°→
- WPDLDili/Pres Nicolau Lobato IntlDili, Timor-Leste81 NM061°→
- WATRRote Ndao/David Constantijn SaudaleRote Ndao, Indonesia120 NM218°→
- WATCMaumere/Fransiskus Xaverius SedaMaumere/Flores, Indonesia129 NM285°→
Operating into WPOC?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Oecussi/Rota Do Sandalo International (Palaban) — one desk for the whole trip.