# ABU — AA Bere Tallo (Haliwen) Airport

> Machine-readable reference for ABU. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

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Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/abu.md
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Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-19T07:21:30.422+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: AA Bere Tallo (Haliwen) Airport
- IATA: ABU
- ICAO: WATA
- City: Atambua
- Country: ID (ID)
- Timezone: Asia/Makassar
- Distance from city: ~4 km southeast of Atambua city center
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 1
- Annual passengers: 11000

## Overview

Welcome A. A. Bere Tallo (Haliwen) Airport might feel more like a rural bus stop with a runway than a bustling airport. Set against a backdrop of picturesque green hills, it serves as a quiet airstrip-outpost to Indonesia’s border with Timor-Leste, just about 4 kilometers southeast of Atambua city center. With only about 11,000 passengers annually, it’s a surprisingly relaxed entry point into this border region. Travelers often remark more on the surrounding scenery than any airport facilities. At a glance Handling a modest 11,000 passengers per year, A. A. Bere Tallo Airport features a single passenger terminal (T1). It has one runway and sits around 4 km from Atambua’s city center. The airport lacks the usual amenities found in larger hubs—no shops, restaurants, or lounges to be found here. Instead, its strength lies in its scenic setting and the efficiency afforded by its low passenger volume. Terminals & layout The airport functions solely with Terminal T1, a basic structure reflecting its rural setting. The terminal is primarily designed for handling swift turnarounds, a necessity given the small-scale operations of eastern Indonesia’s regional flights. With no food or retail…

## Terminals (1)

- **A. A. Bere Tallo Airport passenger terminal**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abu/terminals/t1

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: Expect no frills at A. A. Bere Tallo. Arrive prepared with water, snacks, and other essentials.
- _Time_: With only 11,000 passengers yearly, check-in rarely takes more than 60 minutes before departure for domestic flights.
- _Money_: ATMs can be unreliable, make sure to bring enough rupiah, preferably withdrawn from a larger city like Kupang.
- _Avoid_: Don’t plan on finding shops or cafes—grab what you need in town instead.
- _Quiet_: The waiting area can feel almost like a private departure lounge thanks to low passenger numbers.
- _Local_: Venture into Atambua for an authentic taste at small eateries that beat any airport offerings in quality and price.
- _Time_: Morning flights are ideal due to weather unpredictability in the region, especially during the wet season.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/ABU.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/abu/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/abu/departures — HTML page with live departures