Gateway to Central Kalimantan's heart of Borneo.
Opened
1957
Location
Palangkaraya, Indonesia
Tjilik Riwut Airport is the primary commercial airport serving Palangkaraya, the capital of Central Kalimantan province on the island of Borneo, Indonesia. It is named after Tjilik Riwut, a prominent local governor and independence fighter who played a significant role in the region's history.
The airport handles domestic flights connecting Palangkaraya to major Indonesian cities including Jakarta, Surabaya, and Balikpapan. It serves as an important transportation hub for a province largely covered by rainforest and river systems, where air travel is often the most practical means of reaching the capital.
In recent years the airport has undergone infrastructure improvements to accommodate growing passenger traffic, reflecting Central Kalimantan's economic development linked to palm oil, mining, and its proximity to Indonesia's planned new capital city, Nusantara.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to central Palangkaraya is available via taxis and ride-hailing services such as Gojek and Grab.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving the airport include Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Batik Air, and Citilink.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Tjilik Riwut, a celebrated Central Kalimantan governor and Indonesian independence figure.
- ›Serves primarily domestic routes as it lacks scheduled international services.
- ›Located approximately 4 kilometers from the center of Palangkaraya.
- ›Gained increased strategic importance due to Indonesia's planned new capital Nusantara in neighboring East Kalimantan.
- ›IATA code PKY has been in use since the airport's early operational years.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
