# ACU — Achutupu Airport

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

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/acu
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/acu
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/acu.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ACU.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-19T07:29:51.717+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Achutupu Airport
- IATA: ACU
- ICAO: PA-0001
- City: Mamitupu
- Country: PA (PA)
- Timezone: America/Panama
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 1

## Overview

Welcome Achutupu Airport may not resemble your typical aviation hub; instead, it serves as a tiny, yet crucial aviation outpost within the Guna Yala islands. With the runway stationed on the mainland, travelers complete their journey to the island town via a boat transfer. This unique last-mile connection, rather than conventional terminal access, defines the arrival experience here. With local weather and sea conditions in play, the journey culminates in a maritime adventure rather than at a passenger lounge. At a glance You'll find no large passenger terminals at Achutupu, as its primary function is to facilitate access to the surrounding San Blas archipelago. The airport boasts just one runway, and with no airlines using it as a hub, aircraft operations focus mainly on local connectivity. The nearby Mamitupu Airport, less than one kilometer away, underscores how the area functions with a network of small airfields rather than traditional airport infrastructure. Terminals & layout Achutupu Airport is comprised of a single Main Terminal. However, don’t expect the typical terminal experience: ticket counters, departure lounges, and bag claim areas are absent. Instead, the focus is…

## Terminals (1)

- **Main Terminal**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acu/terminals/main

## Ground transport (1)

- **Boat transfer** — Water taxi
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acu/transport/boat-transfer

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: Book your boat transfer in advance, as the airport lacks traditional ground transportation services apart from water taxis.
- _Local_: Embrace the uniqueness of a runway-to-boat connection—a feature not commonplace, turning an arrival into an adventure.
- _Avoid_: Don’t anticipate any conventional airport facilities; plan as though you are passing through a waypoint rather than a serviced terminal.
- _Time_: Integrate flexibility into your schedule due to potential transit and weather delays common in the region.
- _Quiet_: Expect a rustic trip away from city bustle, as the area lacks polished resort activities, focusing on a natural exploration of the islands.
- _Money_: Be prepared with local currency and arrange essentials upfront, given the limited services at the airport.

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## Live data

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