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Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport

Sentani, Indonesia
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Gateway to Papua, serving Jayapura and the highlands.

Opened
1943
Location
Sentani, Indonesia
Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport (IATA: DJJ, ICAO: WAJJ) is the principal commercial airport serving Jayapura, the capital of Papua province in eastern Indonesia. It is located in Sentani, approximately 36 kilometers west of Jayapura city center, situated near Lake Sentani at an elevation of about 289 feet above sea level. The airport serves as the main hub for air travel across the Papua region, connecting the provincial capital with major Indonesian cities such as Jakarta, Makassar, and Surabaya, as well as providing access to remote highland destinations. It handles both domestic and limited international traffic. The airport was renamed in honor of Theys Hiyo Eluay, a prominent Papuan tribal chief and independence advocate who was killed in 2001. Its strategic location makes it the most important aviation gateway for the eastern Indonesian region.
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal building handling both domestic and international passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options from the airport to Jayapura city center include taxis, rental cars, and shared minibuses (angkot), with the journey taking approximately 45 to 60 minutes.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating here include Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Batik Air, Sriwijaya Air, and Wings Air, which provide connections to cities across Indonesia.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport was originally constructed by Allied forces during World War II in 1943.
  • ›It is named after Theys Hiyo Eluay, a Papuan tribal leader killed in 2001.
  • ›Located near the scenic Lake Sentani, which hosts an annual cultural festival.
  • ›Sits at an elevation of approximately 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level.
  • ›It serves as the primary gateway for humanitarian and government flights into Papua's remote areas.
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Route map (9 destinations)

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Routes

DJJ → TIMGA · 738
DJJ → BIKGA · 738
DJJ → MKQGA · 738
DJJ → CGKGA · 738
DJJ → UPGGA · 738
DJJ → MKWGA · CRK
DJJ → OKLIL · AT4
DJJ → CGKID · 739
DJJ → WMXIL · AT7 732
DJJ → MKQJT · 738
DJJ → NBXJT · ATR
DJJ → UPGJT · 739 738
DJJ → MKQSJ · 738
DJJ → UPGSJ · 738
DJJ → BIKSJ · 738
DJJ → TIMSJ · 738
DJJ → MKWSJ · 733
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City & Place Guide

Gateway to Papua's highlands, lakes, and living cultures.

Sentani is a small but lively town in Papua, Indonesia, situated along the shores of the stunning Lake Sentani and serving as the entry point to Jayapura, the provincial capital. The town is home to Sentani International Airport, making it the first stop for most travelers arriving in Papua.

The area is rich in indigenous Sentani culture, known for intricate bark-painting art and traditional wooden carvings. The surrounding landscape blends tropical forest, shimmering lake waters, and distant mountain ridges, offering a glimpse into one of Indonesia's most distinct and least-visited regions.

While Sentani itself is compact, it acts as a practical base for exploring Lake Sentani's island villages, the Cyclops Mountains Nature Reserve, and the deeper highlands of Papua. Infrastructure is modest but sufficient, and the local population is welcoming to visitors.

  • •Lake Sentani — a vast, scenic lake dotted with traditional stilt-house villages worth exploring by boat.
  • •Sentani Museum — showcases Sentani cultural artifacts, bark paintings, and regional ethnographic collections.
  • •Cyclops Mountains Nature Reserve — biodiverse protected highland forest ideal for birdwatching and hiking.
  • •Asei Island — a lakeside community famous for hand-painted Papuan bark art sold directly by artists.
  • •Ifar Gunung — hilltop site with remnants of General MacArthur's WWII headquarters and panoramic lake views.
  • •Sentani Lake Festival — annual July cultural event featuring traditional dances, canoe races, and local crafts.

Getting around: Sentani has no rail service; the main options are ojek (motorcycle taxis), angkot (shared minivans), and conventional taxis between the airport, town, and Jayapura. Ride-hailing apps like Gojek and Grab operate in the area with reasonable reliability. Renting a car with a driver is recommended for day trips to more remote sites, and local boats are the primary way to reach lake islands.

Best time: Visit between May and October during the drier season when roads and lake conditions are most favorable for travel.

Local food: Try papeda (sago porridge served with fish stew), grilled lake fish fresh from Lake Sentani, and local greens cooked in coconut milk at markets and warungs around town.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Sentani International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Sentani International Airport — also known as Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport — is an airport serving Jayapura, the capital of Papua province, Indonesia, on the island of New Guinea. It is located in the town (kelurahan) of Sentani, within Sentani District, approximately 40 km from downtown Jayapura. The name “Sentani” is derived from nearby Lake Sentani, while the airport's official name honors Theys Eluay (1937–2001), a Papuan politician from Sentani. The airport is the easternmost in Indonesia and serves as the main hub as well as the largest and busiest airport in Western New Guinea and on the island of New Guinea as a whole. It functions as the primary gateway to the region, with connections to major Indonesian cities such as Jakarta and Makassar, as well as other cities and towns in Western New Guinea including Biak, Sorong, and Merauke. In addition, it serves as a hub for pioneer routes to remote interior areas of Western New Guinea. Although designated as an international airport, it currently does not operate international flights, despite having previously served routes to Papua New Guinea.

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