Airport code
ARD — Mali Airport
ARD is the IATA code for Mali Airport, an airport serving Kabola, Indonesia. Its ICAO code is WATM, and it operates in the Asia/Makassar time zone (UTC+8). The airport sits at -8.1323, 124.5970 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m).
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About Mali Airport
Mali Airport, also known as the Alor Island Airport, is a domestic airport serving Kalabahi, the administrative center of Alor Regency on Alor Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The name "Mali" is rooted in strong local traditions and legends, often associated with the history of the coastal area of Alor Island, particularly around the present-day airport. The airport is one of only two in the regency, the other being Kabir Airport on Pantar Island, with this airport being the largest and busiest in the regency.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | ARD |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | WATM |
| Airport name | Mali Airport |
| City | Kabola |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Time zone | Asia/Makassar (UTC+8) |
| Latitude | -8.1323 |
| Longitude | 124.5970 |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 4,586 ft (1,398 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Mali Airport?
The IATA code for Mali Airport is ARD.
What is the ICAO code for Mali Airport?
The ICAO code for Mali Airport is WATM.
Where is ARD airport located?
Mali Airport (ARD) is located in Kabola, Indonesia.
What time zone is ARD in?
Mali Airport operates in the Asia/Makassar time zone, which is UTC+8.
What is the nearest airport to ARD?
The nearest airport to Mali Airport (ARD) is Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) in Dili, about 112 km away.
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