Sentani International Airport - DJJ-Sentani

Sentani International Airport is a public airport owned by the Government of Indonesia located in Jayapura, Indonesia. It is operated by the Angkasa Pura I and serves the areas of Jayapura and areas near the Jayapura Regency. DJJ Sentani is the largest airport in Papua and serves as the main hub to the islands of Papua. The airport used to be a part of the American facility in Jayapura, which was later, liberated from the Japanese during World War II.

Best Time to Visit

DJJ Sentani Airport suffered from a lot of damage during the Second World War. After the American took control of the airfield, most of its facilities and structures were rebuilt and was later used as terminal for flying combat missions serving in the area. Among all the airports in the area that were utilized during World War II, Sentani Airfield remains to be one of the major entry points into the island of Papua in Indonesia. Sitting 289 feet above mean sea level, it features a single runway made of asphalt surface and three air bridges.

What to Do & Area Attractions

If you plan to explore the area and book DJJ Sentani Airport hotels, you might want to consider Horison Express Sentani. It sits 1.5 miles away from the airport and is a best place to escape the digital world. The Suni Garden lake Hotel & Resort is also a great place to stay to enjoy nearby attractions such as the Mandala Stadium. Aston Jayapura and Convention Centre is a 4-star hotel located a bit far from the airport, but offer its guest comfortable rooms, a spa tub, fitness center and a sauna.