Domine Eduard Osok Airport

Before the current airport opened, Jefman Airport served as Sorong’s main airport. It is located on Jefman Island, approximately 16.7 km from the Port of Sorong. Built during the Dutch colonial era in the 1930s, it was originally constructed to transport gold and petroleum extracted from exploration activities in Klamano, under the auspices of the Nederlandsche Nieuw Guinea Petroleum Maatschappij (NNGPM). Over time, the airport suffered from severe overcapacity and could not be expanded due to limited land availability. With only a single 1,650 m runway, it could accommodate only small aircraft such as the Fokker F28. In addition, passengers had to travel by boat to reach Sorong, which takes around 30 to 45 minutes, making access to the airport time-consuming and inconvenient. As an airport feeder, Domine Eduard Osok Airport serves domestic scheduled services operated by several airlines including Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air and Sriwijaya Air. In addition, the airport also serves pioneer destinations which are operated by Susi Air to some surrounding areas such as Ayawasi, Inawatan, Teminabuan, and Waisai. With a length of 2,500 meters and 45 meters wide, this airport runway can be landed by jet aircraft like the Boeing 737 series and the Airbus A320. The airport was officially designated as an international airport by the Ministry of Transportation on 17 August 2025. Following this designation, plans are being considered to open international routes from Sorong to Australia and other Asia-Pacific countries. == Facilities and development ==

In 2013, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation allocated IDR 50 billion ($5.1 million) for runway width expansion to 45 meters from 30 meters. Due to overcapacity, the government has lengthened the runway to 2,500 m from 1,950 m so that the airport can accommodate Boeing 737 and Airbus A320. Expansion of the airport commenced in 2011 and finished in 2016. The expansion included the construction of a passenger terminal building into 2 floors, the installation of two new jet bridges and a fixed bridge, baggage handling system, terminal lift, luggage x-ray, multi-view cabin, walk-through metal detector, and addition of other facilities such as concession area and interior terminal design update. During that period, a total of approximately 236 billion rupiah from the state budget (APBN) was utilized. With the construction of a more modern and well equipped airport, air transportation services in Sorong and the surrounding areas are expected to improve significantly. In this way, Domine Eduard Osok Airport, as the gateway to Sorong City, can serve as a key driver in supporting the continued growth of Eastern Indonesia. The new terminal was inaugurated by President Joko Widodo and Transportation Minister Ignatius Jonan, The exterior of the passenger terminal displays a unique form of ornamentation resembling betel nuts. Due to the growing number of passengers traveling to and from Sorong, the current terminal—designed to accommodate only 1.2 million passengers annually—is already operating beyond its capacity. Plans are underway to expand the terminal from 13,700 m² to 14,000 m², increasing its capacity to up to 2.8 million passengers per year. ==Airlines and destinations==

Although the airport was upgraded to international status, it only serves domestic flights. However, the government is planning to begin international routes from this airport. Passenger == Statistics ==