Juwata International Airport– TRK Tarakan, Indonesia
Juwata International Airport (TRK) is an international airport situated on the island of Tarakan, North Kalimantan, Indonesia. The TRK was built during the Dutch colonial period and used as a military base for Dutch warplanes. Following Indonesia’s independence, the airport began operating as a pioneer airport for small planes. In 1997, the airport became an international airport when the first international flight to Tawau, Malaysia was opened. In 2017, the airport handled 2,443,221 passengers. The airport is also an airbase of the Indonesian Air Force bearing the name Suharnoko Harbani Air Force Base.
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Juwata International Airport has an asphalt-paved runway, 2 taxiways and another longer one that connects to the air force base. The apron has been expanded from the original as well as the passenger terminal enabling the airport to have a bigger capacity. The new terminal was officially inaugurated in 2016. Plans for TRK airport include making it a transit hub for people from ASEAN countries traveling to the country since it is listed as a destination point of the ASEAN Single Aviation Market.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Traveling to Tarakan is convenient since there are a number of hotels that are accessible from the airport like Hotel Surya Golden, which is only 10 minutes away; and the Royal Tarakan Hotel is at 12 minutes. Get to stay at the 4-star Swiss-Belhotel Tarakan, which is only 14 minutes from TRK airport. The hotel has an outdoor pool, spa treatment services, and an in-house restaurant.
Also in the same island but considerably distant is the Tanjung Harapan Airport (TJS), an airport in Tanjung Selor, in North Kalimantan.
On this page it is easy to search for Tarakan, Indonesia airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Tarakan, Indonesia (TRK-Juwata) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the TRK airport.
Most of these TRK
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Tarakan, Indonesia
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the TRK airport are Grand Tarakan Mall, Bekantan Conservation Area Mangrove Park, and Grand Tarakan Mall.
Map of Tarakan, Indonesia Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Tarakan, Indonesia (TRK-Juwata)
If you planning to travel to Tarakan, Indonesia (TRK-Juwata), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 9:59 PM.
The temperature feels like 92.35 with a humidity level of 84 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 8 percent with visibility at 13.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 6, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south at a speed of 4 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 10:13 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/7
Thunderstorm with rain
84°F
High: 87°F
Low: 80°F
Precipitation: 80%
Wednesday
5/8
Thunderstorm with rain
84°F
High: 87°F
Low: 81°F
Precipitation: 85%
Thursday
5/9
Thunderstorm with rain
84°F
High: 87°F
Low: 81°F
Precipitation: 80%
Friday
5/10
Few clouds
84°F
High: 87°F
Low: 82°F
Precipitation: 40%
Saturday
5/11
Thunderstorm with rain
84°F
High: 87°F
Low: 82°F
Precipitation: 85%
Sunday
5/12
Moderate rain
83°F
High: 86°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 75%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Tarakan, Indonesia TRK airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free TRK airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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