The Natuna Regency is an archipelago that consists of more than 27 islands situated in the south part of the South China Sea in the Natuna Sea. Natuna is part of the bigger Tudjuh Archipelago, off the northwest coast of Borneo. Administratively, the islands which including the central Bunguran Islands and multiples outliers constitute a regency within the Riau Islands region of Indonesia and are the northernmost non-disputed island group of Indonesia. Indonesia's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) outside the coast of Natuna a little overlap the area within China's South China Sea declaration indicated by the so-called "Nine-Dash Line". In 2014 until 2015, the existence of the Indonesian army on the islands was reinforced, which the Indonesian government hoped would minimize the chance of any conflict.

Airport in Natuna

Ranai Airport

Ranai Airport or called as Natuna Airport is a regional airport situated at Ranai, the capital city of Natuna Regency, on the Natuna archipelago in the Natuna Sea. Ranai Airport is also a Type B airport of the Indonesian Air Force. Other than that, Ranai Airport also serves as a civilian flight. Due to the ongoing South China Sea clash, the Indonesian government has determined to expand the airport to accommodate large military airplane. Additional facilities are added such as aircraft hangars, ILS, refuelling hangar are also currently being constructed. More army personnel are also stationed. The government are also planning to increase the airport's runway from 2,560 metres to 3,000 metres to accommodate bigger military aircraft. It would act as a defence against foreign ships from entering Indonesian waters. The expansion of the airport is also to prevent illegal foreign fishing boats from entering Indonesian waters too. There is no flight available from Changi International Airport to Ranai Airport until the present.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Natuna

Weather in Indonesia can be divided into two main seasons which is wet and dry with warm tropical temperatures averaging 28.2°C during the day, throughout the year. In most areas, the dry season spans from May up to September, with the rains falling between October and April. The best time of year to visit Natuna is between May and September when the days are sunny and dry. However, during wet season temperatures stay high and rainfall comes in the form of heavy tropical rain that tend to last for a couple of hours and needn't spoil your trip. There are some area exceptions. On West Indonesia, it rains from October up to January in the north, and from November to February in the south. East Indonesia, with its unusual shape, also experiences slightly unlike climate patterns and rainfall can be expected in the northern regions of the island during June until end of July.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Natuna

Setengar Beach – Setengar Beach situated in Natuna is a public beach that opens for the public for free. Feel free to feel this place as you can do water activities such as swimming, kayaking, diving. The beach is covered with a white sandy beach with crystal-clear water.

Sedanau Island – Sedanau Island situated 20 km from Natuna is one of the beautiful islands that you can visit in Indonesia. Feel free to come and do water activities such as swimming, jet-skiing, diving, and banana boat. You will be amazed when you arrived here.

Alif Stone Park – It is a scattered giant boulder that you can find in Natuna Island. Among these are a bunch of more than 11 rocks that stand backed by large upright stones, that together seem to write the word “Alif”, which is the opening letter in the Arabic alphabet.