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GATB
Timbuktu Airport · Timbuktu
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
863 ft / 263 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
07/25 · 6,923 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Timbuktu Airport (GATB), located in Timbuktu, Mali. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 863 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Timbuktu Airport
ICAO / IATA
GATB / TOM
Municipality
Timbuktu
Country
Region
ML-7 — Gao Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
863 ft
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Runway 07 / 25
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,923 ft / 2,110 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 68° / 248°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 68° / 248°
RWY 07 (68°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (248°)
No ILS / Visual Only
TWR TWR
118.30 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026