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media statementUpdated 23 October 2026 | 13:00 WIT (Eastern Indonesia Time) Haze Affects Lion Air and Wings Air Flight Operations to and from Jayapura
S E N T A N I, 23 October 2026. Lion Air and Wings Air have adjusted their flight operations to and from Sentani Airport, Jayapura, due to haze affecting visibility around the airport.
Haze conditions can change rapidly and reduce pilots' visibility of the runway and surrounding airport environment. Therefore, every flight must take into account actual conditions at the airport. If visibility does not meet the minimum safety requirements, flight operations must be adjusted to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
The operational adjustments include the following:
Wings Air – Round-Trip Jayapura (DJJ)–Wamena (WMX) Flights
- IW-1635, from Jayapura to Wamena, scheduled to depart at 09:00 local time: Cancelled.
- IW-1632, from Wamena to Jayapura, scheduled to arrive at 11:20 local time: Cancelled.
Lion Air – Round-Trip Sorong (SOQ)–Jayapura (DJJ) Flights
- JT-796, from Sorong to Jayapura, scheduled to arrive at 08:40 local time: Experiencing a prolonged delay (long delay).
- JT-799, from Jayapura to Sorong, scheduled to depart at 09:20 local time: Experiencing a prolonged delay (long delay).
Lion Air and Wings Air prioritize safety in every operational decision. Affected passengers may contact the respective airlines' customer service representatives at the airport to obtain the latest flight information and available assistance options in accordance with applicable terms and conditions.
Both airlines understand that these operational adjustments may affect passengers' travel plans. Monitoring of conditions around the airport remains ongoing to support operational decisions, with the safety of passengers and crew continuing to be the highest priority.
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