2.2 Timor-Leste Aviation

2.2 Timor-Leste Aviation

Timor-Leste Aviation 


Key airport information may also be found at: World Aero Data information on Timor-Leste 

For information on Timor-Leste Airport compmany contact details, please see the following link: 

4.5 Timor-Leste Airport Company Contact List

Timor-Leste Government Website


The Timor-Leste government owns all aerodromes including in the Oecussi enclave and the Dili Heliport. Aerodromes/heliport operating hours are restricted to daylight hours as published.
The Civil Aviation Division (CAD) operates Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport and is currently under the umbrella of the airport directorate, administrative procedures are underway to create a civil aviation authority that is separate from the Airport directorate, and is due to be in place by early 2010.
Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport and Baucau/Cakung aerodromes are designated as international aerodromes. However, Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport presently is the only aerodrome authorized by CAD for regular commercial operations on a charter basis.
Operators intending to operate international flights to Baucau aerodrome, including flights in support of UNMIT or others, must obtain prior approval from the CAD, which will consider requests on a case-by-case basis. Aerodrome operating minima are not established. Operators shall establish aerodrome operating minima for each of the aerodromes to which they operate into in accordance with the provisions of as established by CAD. There are no visual signals are available at the aerodromes.
Night operations generally are not permitted at the aerodromes; however, the CAD may permit night operations for emergency purposes only, such as for urgent medical evacuation or mercy flights and training flights.

The grounds of Timorese aerodromes are divided into two zones as follows:
a) Public zone comprising that part of the aerodrome opened to public;
b) Restricted zone comprising the rest of the aerodrome.
For emergency/mercy flights; access to the restricted zone is authorized in accordance with aviation regulations and rules/conditions laid down by the aerodrome authority.

A number of additional airstrips and helicopter landing sites exist throughout Timor-Leste but these have not been assessed by CAD as suitable for civil aircraft operations.

Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft

In Timor-Leste., the following requirements need to be applied, presented and approved before preposition of foreign registered aircraft:
A formal letter of request for registration of foreign aircraft is required to be submitted to the Civil Aviation Division (CAD), approvals are granted pending satisfactory outcome of a physical inspection of the aircraft. Foreign pilots wanting to operate in Timor-Leste are required to submit a written request to CAD and show proof of valid license.

For information on Timor-Leste Humanitarian Carriers, please see the following document:

Timor-Leste Humanitarian Carriers

suai airfield IV

suai airfield V

Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.

2.2.1 Timor-Leste Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport


Location Details
Country Timor-Leste Latitude -8.546417
Province / District Dili Longitude 125.5248
Town or City (Closest) Dili Elevation (ft) 25 ft
Airfield Name Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport IATA and ICAO Codes IATA: DIL, ICAO: WPDL
Open From (hours) 6:00 Open To (hours) 18:00

Runways

Aprons and taxiways:
Apron D (Main apron) 215 x 87 m. Surface: Asphalt. Capacity limited.
Aprons A, B & C generally for UN aircraft.
A single central taxiway is 110m x 23m with an asphalt surface and connects runway to Apron D; aprons A, B & C connected to runway via connecting taxiways
Due to the runway length the maximum size of aircraft capable of landing is B737 equivalent. B767’s have landed in the past.

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

1,850 m x 30 m (usable length - 1630)

Orientation

073° / 253°

Surface

 Asphalt

Helicopter Pad(s)

Helicopters must use runway for take off and landing ground taxi to and from the aprons.

Helipad #1

Present (Yes / No)

 Yes

Largest helicopter that can land

MI – 26 (26MT)

Width and Length (metres)

(Ref. runway and apron dimensions above).

Surface

Asphalt

Airport Infrastructure Details

Administrative operational hours are stated as 09:45 – 21:30 for administrative, customs and immigration services, sanitation services are available and health services are not.
Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport is category IV for firefighting services with 13 trained personnel deployed as 4 personnel per shift. Rescue equipment includes 2 x Ultra Large Foam Tenders, 1 ambulance with basic aircraft cutting equipment.

Customs

 Yes

JET A-1 fuel

 Yes

Immigration

 Yes

AVGAS 100

 n/a

Terminal Building

 Yes

Single Point Refueling

 n/a

Passenger Terminal

 Yes

Air Starter Units

 Yes

Cargo terminal

 Yes

Ground Power (mobile)

 Yes

Pax transport to airfield

 n/a

Ground Handling Services

 Yes

Control Tower

 Yes

Latrine Servicing

 Yes

Weather Facilities

 Yes

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

 Yes

Catering Services

 n/a

De-icing Equipment

 n/a

Base Operating Room

 Yes

Parking Ramp Lighting

 Yes

Airport Radar

 Yes

Approach & Runway Lights

 Yes

NDB

 Yes

VOR

 Yes

ILS

 Yes

 

  

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

Performance for 2009

Annual Figures

 Monthly Daily

Total aircraft movements

Once daily flights to Darwin and Bali Once daily charter flights for Oil Companies Once daily charter flights for PDL TOLL for ISF

Daily UN MI8 flights to and from districts Daily Black Hawk recon flights ISF Twice daily Super Puma flights to oil rigs in Coral Sea

 n/a n/a

Total passengers

 Information Not Available from CAD n/a n/a

Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes)

 Information Not Available from CAD n/a n/a

Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes)

 Information Not Available from CAD n/a n/a

Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS)

 None n/a n/a

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details
Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: B737*
Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet B737*
Total aircraft parking area (m²) 18,700m2
Storage Area (mt) See below section on storage Cubic Meters (m³) n/a
Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No) No If "Yes" specify below
Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No) No Max Capacity (mt) n/a
Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No) n/a
Loading Ramps (Yes / No) n/a

*Due to the runway length the maximum size of aircraft capable of landing is B737 equivalent. B767’s have landed in the past.

Storage Facilities

The airport host no public storage facilities, these are arranged by the ground handling crews who have limited storage capacities in the airport (STAT have 4 containers and an open compound approximately 500m2), the ground handling companies can assist in arranging storage space in Dili town.

The airport directorate does not provide any storage at present; this is left entirely to the two ground handling companies (SDV and STAT) that are currently operating in the airport, both have limited storage facilities in the airport and offer freight forwarding services.

Airfield Cost

Navigation Charges

Note: Helicopters are charged at a fixed rate of 20.00 USD per landing.

 

Aircraft weight – MTOW (kg) Charges (US$)
< 5,000 Quoted on a case by case basis.
5,001 10,000 Quoted on a case by case basis.
10,001 20,000 Quoted on a case by case basis.
20,001 30,000 Quoted on a case by case basis.
30,001 40,000 Quoted on a case by case basis.
40,001 50,000 Quoted on a case by case basis.
BAE 146 - A319 450 USD
B727 – MD80 500 USD
B757 – A320 500 USD
Hercules C130 IL76 550 USD
B707 DC8 IL62 550 USD
B767 A310 IL86 550 USD
A330 MD11 DC10 N/A
B747 B777 AN124 N/A

 

Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)  Landing  Night landing 
0 – 5,000
40.00
20.00
5,001 – 10,000
200.00 + 5.00 / MT
100.00 + 2.50 / MT
10,001 – 15,000
250.00 + 5.00 / MT
125.00 + 2.50 / MT
15,001 – 30,000
275.00 + 5.00 / MT
137.50 + 2.50 / MT
30,001 –50,000
300.00 + 5.00 / MT
150.00 + 2.50 / MT
50,000 and over
325.00 + 5.00 / MT
162.50 + 2.50 / MT

 

Service  Ad-Hoc / USD 
Pallet Handling Charge Per aircraft
Quoted on a case by case basis.
Cargo Per kg
15USD<40KG, 0.40USD<750Kg, 0.35USD<1700 Kg, 0.30USD <3000 Kg
Chocks Per operation
15USD
Stairs Per operation
Manual 75 USD, Motorized 120 USD
GPU Per operation
128 USD
ASU Per hour
N/A
Loader Per hour
Quoted on a case by case basis.
Toilet Service Per aircraft
95 USD Cleaning, 85 USD Water
Pushback Per operation
N/A
Trailer Per operation
N/A
Traffic Handling Per operation
N/A
Check-in Per aircraft
Quoted on a case by case basis.
Documents Per aircraft
Quoted on a case by case basis.


Fuel Services Charges

Pertamina and Air BP are the only commercial fuel supplier that serve aircraft at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport.  They do not make any additional surcharges for re-fuelling the aircraft and only charge the cost of the fuel (prices are updated on a monthly basis).
PDLTOLL also operate in the airport to refuel UN and ISF aircraft, they cannot serve additional operators as they are importing fuel into Timor-Leste on a tax exempt basis.
Reference herein to services or the use of any firm or corporation name is for the information only and in no manner constitutes an endorsement or recommendation by the WFP.
For information on Timore-Leste Airport Fuel providers contact details, please see the following link:

Cargo Terminal Charges

Ground Handling Company
There are two private ground handling companies (SDV and STAT) that are currently providing all the cargo handling , aircraft handling and aircraft servicing operations in the airport, none of these services are undertaken by the airport authorities directly.
PDLTOLL and UNMIT Movcon provide these services for the UN and ISF operations.
SDV exclusively have an arrangement for transit passengers, this is exclusively for international oil company staff that arrives in Dili on route to locations / oil rigs in the Coral Sea.

 

Aircraft Handling Cargo handling Passenger Handling
SDV / STAT / PDLTOLL / UNMIT SDV / STAT / PDLTOLL / UNMIT SDV /STAT (commercial)

Import

Rate US$ / kg

Handling Charge per kg

0.10 USD/KG

Break Bulk Fee

0.10 USD/KG

Diplomatic Mail

5USD inclusive admin charge.

Strong Room – per consignment

0.10 USD/KG

Cold Storage Fee

n/a

Delivery outside normal working hours

10.00USD<40KG, 30.00USD<750Kg, 40.00USD<1700 Kg, 50.00USD <3000 Kg

Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt

5USD inclusive admin charge.

Storage per kg per day – Grace period? hours

48 hours free, then 0.03USD/Kg/Day

Export

Rate US$ / kg

Handling charges – Unpalletized cargo

0.10 USD/KG

International Air WayBill

5USD inclusive admin charge.

Local Air WayBill

5USD inclusive admin charge.

Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation

5USD inclusive admin charge.

Air Way Bill Documentation

5USD inclusive admin charge.

Diplomatic Mail

5USD inclusive admin charge.

Storage charges per kg per day

48 hours free, then 0.03USD/Kg/Day

Note: Rates are indicative. No formal pricing system is in place. Cargo terminal charges should be verified with the respective Ground Handling Company on a case-by-case basis.

Air-bridge Charges

An agreement between UNMIT, CAD and Australian armed forces has been made with the government of Timor-Leste to facilitate the evacuation of UN and ISF personnel in the event of civil unrest / conflict. However any special fees levied for such operations have not been formally established, CAD director indicated that usual landing fees would apply.

Security

  Bad

There is a fence surrounding the airport and several security providers maintaining a presence in the airport, this includes: a UNPOL patrol, approximately 20 BPU (Timorese Border Patrol Unit) personnel, and approximately 20 airport security officers.
The access fence at the start of runway 26 (East-Northeast of the airport grounds) is closed with a locked gate, and not guarded. However, during unrest this access point is a good alternative if the public area of the main terminal building is volatile.
The Airport directorate has procured a container x-ray scanner which should be established and operational in early 2010.

Companies Available 

For information on Timore-Leste Airport contact details, please see the following link:

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: AZ Freight information on Timor-Leste

2.2.2 Timor-Leste Baucau National Airport

 


Baucau or Cakung airport is located 6.5Km west of Baucau town and has the status of an international airport as it has the capability of receiving international flights, however it is currently unattended.
The airport is available for use between sunrise and sunset; operators intending to operate into Baucau must contact CAD at +670 3317 110 ext 101 or 102. Fax No. +670 3317 111
The runway is in very good condition (better than Dili airport) and can serve Ilyushin Il-76 (Max takeoff weight: 157,000 kg) or Antonov 124s.
There is an apron with asphalt surface 100m x 108m connected to the runway by a 37 m stretch of asphalt taxiway.
The control tower is still in place, but is dysfunctional although Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts are available through the Darwin MET office. The terminal buildings are currently used as a barracks and operations canter for UNPOL border patrol units.
However, as there is no traffic control, fire fighting equipment or ground handling facilities, an advance team would be needed to set up communications and security for emergency operations.

Airport Details

Country

Timor-Leste

Latitude

-8.485472

Province / District

 Baucau

Longitude

 123.3993

Airport Name

 Baucau / Cakung

Elevation (ft)

 1,777 ft

IATA & ICAO codes

 IATA: BCH, ICAO: WPEC

Surface

 Asphalt

Town or City (closest)

 Baucau

Runway Condition

 Excellent

NGO / UN (on ground)

 n/a

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)

 n/a

Runway Dimension

2509m x 56m

Ground Handling (Yes / No)

 n/a

Refueling Capacity

 n/a

Runway Lighting (Yes / No)

 No

Runway Heading

 n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

 n/a

Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)

 n/a

Windsock (Yes / No)

 n/a

Weather Information (Yes / No)

 n/a

Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No)

 n/a

Navigation Aids (Yes / No)

  

Perimeter fencing (Yes / No)

  

For information on Timor-Leste Baucau National Airport contact details, please see the following links: 

4.5 Timor-Leste Airport Company Contact List

AZ Freight information on Timor-Leste

For information on Timor-Leste Baucau National Airport additional details, please see the following pictures:

Baucau airport II

Baucau airport III

Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.


2.2.3 Timor-Leste Suai National Airport

Suai airfield is a domestic and unattended aerodrome located 4km east of Suai town. The runway is asphalt and in reasonable condition, however the area is frequented by people and livestock so caution is due for taking off and landing.
The facility can be used between sunrise and sunset; for administrative purposes contact CAD, Dili Tel No. +670 3317 110. Fax. No +670 3317 111
There is a 40 x 40m asphalt apron on the side of the runway which is now used as a helipad.
Obstacles include seasonal kite flying and an unlit, 130ft, Telecommunications mast; position: S09 15.0 E125 00.2
There is no traffic control, fire fighting equipment or ground handling facilities, so an advance team would be needed to set up communications and security for emergency operations.

Airport Details

Country

Timor-Leste

Latitude

-9.303972

Province / District

 Suai

Longitude

 125.2869

Airport Name

 Suai

Elevation (ft)

 96 ft

IATA & ICAO codes

 (IATA: UAI, ICAO: WPDB)

Surface

 Asphalt

Town or City (closest)

 Suai Kota

Runway Condition

 Marginal

NGO / UN (on ground)

 n/a

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)

 n/a

Runway Dimension

1050m x 30m

Ground Handling (Yes / No)

 n/a

Refueling Capacity

 n/a

Runway Lighting (Yes / No)

 No

Runway Heading

 n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

 n/a

Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)

 n/a

Windsock (Yes / No)

 n/a

Weather Information (Yes / No)

 n/a

Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No)

 n/a

Navigation Aids (Yes / No)

 n/a

Perimeter fencing (Yes / No)

 n/a

For information on Timor-Leste Suai National Airport contact details, please see the following links: 

4.2.5 Timor-Leste Airport Company Contact List

AZ Freight information on Timor-Leste

For information on Timor-Leste Suai National Airport additional details, please see the following pictures:

Suai airfield II

Suai airfield III

Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.