El Tari Airport

WATT / KOE

Kupang, ID

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
16:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
4 kt
290°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR WATT 041630Z AUTO 29004KT 9999 NCD 26/25 Q1005

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ATT
07
25
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 8,202 ft 148 ft ASP 76°
3.3 kt 2.2 kt
146° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
4,175 ft 210 ft GRE 125°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - WATT

7,956 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.4%
MVFR
38.5%
IFR
3.1%
LIFR
0.9%

El Tari Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 5.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 73 knots. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 73 kt
Calm Winds: 2.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.6%
NE
2.6%
E
14.6%
SE
16.1%
S
6%
SW
7.2%
W
20%
NW
24.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.4°C
Range: 2°C to 36°C
2°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,956 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

El Tari Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: WATT
IATA Code: KOE
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 335 ft MSL

Location

City: Kupang
Country: ID
Latitude: -10.171600°
Longitude: 123.670998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 4,175 ft
Width: 210 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About El Tari Airport

El Tari Airport (WATT/KOE) is located in Kupang, ID at an elevation of 335 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (07/25, 12/30), with the longest at 8,202 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 57.4% of the time based on 7,956 observations, WATT requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 4% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at WATT come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 5.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 73 knots. Calm winds are rare (2.6%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 12/30 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 2°C (36°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 27.4°C (81°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.02 to 10.15 inHg (339-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,956 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.