Frans Sales Lega Airport – RTG Ruteng

A public airport that serves the quaint town of Ruteng in Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia is the Frans Sales Lega Airport or Ruteng Airport. It was formerly known as Satar Tacik airport before it was renamed in honor of Frans Sales Lega who started the establishment of the airport. The Government of Indonesia owns RTG Ruteng while the Civil Government is the one who operates it. There are four airlines that currently operate in the airport serving only domestic flights to the different places in Indonesia.

Best Time to Visit

Frans Sales Lega Airport has only one passenger terminal since it is only catering domestic flights. It has a single asphalt runway. RTG Ruteng is not a big airport so the passenger traffic is not that high. Due to its size, there are only a number of flights that departs from here. Only a few destinations can also be reached through the Frans Sales Lega Airport. Most passengers of RTG Ruteng are from Ruteng that take flights going to Kupang and transfer to another plane there.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Sleeping in an airport may seem appealing to some but most of the travelers want to sleep in a comfortable place. There are numerous RTG Ruteng hotels and accommodations that travelers can pick. Sunrice Homestay offers guests to experience the authentic village life and feel at home with the very hospitable staff. Guests can trek in the rice fields in the morning and witness the beautiful rising of the sun. The place also offers Asian breakfasts. Another top pick in Ruteng is the Spring Hill Bungalow. The 2-star accommodation offers private balconies and garden views. The guests can also have an access to the on-site restaurant, which serves buffet breakfast daily.