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Sabu-Tardanu Airport (WATS/SAU) — Sabu-Sawu Island, Indonesia

At a glance

Runways: 07/25
Elevation: 71 ft

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62% Data Complete 32 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: WATS
Name: Sabu-Tardanu Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -10.4924
Longitude: 121.848198
Elevation: 71 ft
Country: Indonesia
Municipality: Sabu-Sawu Island
IATA Code: SAU
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Makassar
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 07/25

Designation: 07/25
Dimensions: 785x23m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Indonesia Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 3d Landing: 7d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 3 business days (official); allow 5+ due to three-ministry chain
Landing Lead Time: 3-4 business days (official); 5-7 recommended due to three-ministry chain

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require DGCA permit and security clearance for certain areas. Military clearance for some routes.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers WATS. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

WATR David Constantijn Saudale Airport 74 NM WATE H. Hasan Aroeboesman (Ende) Airport 99 NM WATU Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport 104 NM WATT El Tari 109 NM WATC Frans Xavier Seda Airport 114 NM WATB Bajawa Soa Airport 117 NM WRKN Naikliu Airport 130 NM WATG Frans Sales Lega Airport 140 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does WATS require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Sabu-Tardanu Airport (Indonesia). Permit details for Indonesia
Where is WATS located?: Sabu-Tardanu Airport (WATS) is located in Sabu-Sawu Island, Indonesia.
What is the IATA code for WATS?: The IATA code for Sabu-Tardanu Airport is SAU.
How long is the runway at WATS?: The main runway at Sabu-Tardanu Airport (07/25) measures 785x23m.

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