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AA Bere Tallo (Haliwen) Airport (ABU)

Atambua, Indonesia · small airport · -9.075° 124.903° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeABU
ICAO CodeWATA
Typesmall airport
NameAA Bere Tallo (Haliwen) Airport
MunicipalityAtambua
CountryIndonesia
ContinentAS
Latitude-9.075° S
Longitude124.903° E
Elevation1027 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score100
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryIndonesia
ISO Code
RegionAtambua
Continent CodeAS
IANA TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+7
DST OffsetUTC+7
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🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – March
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✈ Airlines Serving ABU

SQ — Singapore AirlinesCX — Cathay PacificEK — EmiratesQR — Qatar AirwaysEY — Etihad AirwaysNH — ANAJL — Japan AirlinesCA — Air ChinaTG — Thai Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (9.1°S)

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AI-Enhanced Insights

AA Bere Tallo Airport, also known as Haliwen Airport, serves the town of Atambua in Belu Regency, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. Situated near the border with Timor-Leste, this small regional airport provides vital air connectivity for the western Timor region. The airport facilitates travel for residents, government workers, and visitors to this culturally rich border area.

💡 Local Tip
Bring cash in small Indonesian rupiah denominations, as the airport area has limited ATM access and many small shops, warungs, and transport drivers may not accept cards or large bills.
🚖 Getting There

Ground transportation from the airport typically relies on taxis and ojek (motorcycle taxis), as public transit options are limited in this small regional hub. Arranging transport in advance through your hotel or a local contact is advisable, especially for early morning or late evening flights. The drive into central Atambua is short and straightforward.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the airport code for AA Bere Tallo Airport?
A: The IATA code is ABU and the ICAO code is WATA.

Q: Where is the airport located?
A: It is located in Haliwen, near Atambua city, in Belu Regency, East Nusa Tenggara province, on the island of Timor, close to the border with Timor-Leste.

Q: What kind of flights operate from this airport?
A: The airport primarily handles domestic regional flights operated by smaller aircraft connecting Atambua to other Indonesian cities such as Kupang.

Q: How close is the airport to the Timor-Leste border?
A: The airport is situated in a border region, with the international boundary with Timor-Leste just a short distance to the north.
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