Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB
TRK / WAQQ
Juwata International Airport (Tarakan) is a combined civil-military facility that also hosts Suharnoko Harbani Air Force operations. The airport serves Tarakan and North Kalimantan with primarily domestic flights and operates from a single passenger terminal.
Getting to and From Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB #
Tarakan city centre is typically 10-20 minutes by road from the terminal.
- Taxis and motorbike taxis: Readily available outside arrivals and are the fastest way into town.
- Buses/shuttles: Limited scheduled public buses; hotel pick‑ups are common.
- Car hire: Local car rental desks or prebooked transfers available; roads in the area are suitable for short drives.
- Driving: Short city commute; expect traffic at peak times.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB #
Facilities are modest: a few cafés or kiosks, basic retail/airline counters and car rental desks. Wi‑Fi availability is not guaranteed and charging points are limited. There are no extensive lounge facilities; request assistance from your airline if you need special services. The terminal is small but generally accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Hotels and Layovers at Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB #
There are no on‑site international hotels; most accommodation is in Tarakan town centre (10-20 minutes from the airport). Some city hotels offer airport pickup - check at booking.
Tips for Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB #
- Because the airport shares space with a military base, expect visible military operations and additional security checks - allow extra time for screening.
- Taxis and ojeks (motorbike taxis) are the quickest way to reach Tarakan town; negotiate fares for short trips or insist on the meter where available.
- Domestic flight schedules can be limited; if you have a tight connection, reconfirm flights the day before departure.
Weather & Climate near Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB #
Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (3358 mm/year), wettest in December, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 23° - 31° | 27° | 257 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.4 m/s | 2.0 very high | 11.8h |
| February | Good | 23° - 31° | 27° | 215 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.5 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.9h |
| March | Good | 23° - 31° | 30° | 277 mm | overcast | 79% | 1.6 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Good | 24° - 31° | 31° | 298 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.7 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.1h |
| May | Good | 24° - 32° | 32° | 295 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 1.9 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.2h |
| June | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 31° | 273 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.7 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.2h |
| July | Acceptable | 23° - 31° | 31° | 265 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.2h |
| August | Good | 24° - 32° | 31° | 268 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.3 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 23° - 32° | 31° | 266 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.9 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.0h |
| October | Acceptable | 23° - 31° | 31° | 308 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.9h |
| November | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 31° | 315 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.8 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.8h |
| December | Good | 23° - 31° | 30° | 321 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.7 m/s | 2.0 very high | 11.8h |
