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Supadio International Airport

Pontianak, Indonesia
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Gateway to West Kalimantan on the island of Borneo.

Opened
1940
Location
Pontianak, Indonesia
Supadio International Airport (IATA: PNK, ICAO: WIOO) serves Pontianak, the capital of West Kalimantan province in Indonesia and one of the few cities in the world situated directly on the equator. The airport is the primary aviation hub for the western portion of the island of Borneo, handling both domestic and international passenger traffic. The airport has undergone several expansions and terminal upgrades over the years to accommodate growing passenger numbers driven by increased regional connectivity. It handles flights to major Indonesian cities as well as some international destinations in Southeast Asia. The facility is managed under Indonesia's state airport operator network.
Terminals
The airport operates a single main terminal building handling both domestic and international passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options between the airport and central Pontianak include taxis and ride-hailing services, with the airport located approximately 17 kilometers from the city center.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at Supadio include Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Batik Air, and Citilink, providing domestic connections across Indonesia.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is named after a local Indonesian military officer, reflecting a common naming convention for Indonesian airports.
  • ›Pontianak sits on the equator, making Supadio one of the few airports in the world in an equatorial city.
  • ›The airport serves as the main gateway to West Kalimantan, a province rich in natural resources and biodiversity.
  • ›International routes have historically included connections to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, reflecting close regional ties.
  • ›West Kalimantan shares a land border with Malaysia (Sarawak), making Supadio strategically important for cross-border travel.
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Route map (4 destinations)

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Routes

PNK → CGKGA · 738 735 CRK
PNK → KTGIL · AT7
PNK → CGKJT · 738
PNK → BTHJT · 738
PNK → KCHMH · AT7
PNK → CGKSJ · 733 734
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City & Place Guide

Where the Equator Meets the Kapuas River in Borneo

Pontianak is the capital of West Kalimantan province and the only city in the world that sits directly on the equator. Founded in 1771 by Sultan Syarif Abdurrahman Alkadrie, it straddles the confluence of the Kapuas and Landak rivers, giving it a distinctive waterfront character shaped by Malay, Dayak, Chinese, and Javanese cultures.

The city is best known for the Equator Monument, its vibrant floating markets, and centuries-old sultanate heritage. While not as polished as Bali or Jakarta, Pontianak rewards curious travelers with authentic Indonesian street life, rich culinary traditions, and easy access to Borneo's interior rainforests and orangutan habitats.

  • •Equator Monument (Tugu Khatulistiwa) — stand precisely on the equator and visit the informative museum
  • •Kadriah Palace — 18th-century wooden sultanate palace overlooking the Kapuas River
  • •Kapuas River Waterfront — scenic promenade ideal for sunset strolls and boat rides
  • •Pontianak Chinatown — colorful shophouses, temples, and street food along Jalan Diponegoro
  • •Alun-Alun Kapuas — central public square and park perfect for evening people-watching
  • •Pasarayya Market — bustling traditional market showcasing local produce and Dayak crafts

Getting around: Pontianak has no rail network; locals rely on angkot (shared minivans), city buses, and ojek (motorcycle taxis). Grab and InDrive ride-hailing apps are widely available and are the most convenient option for tourists. Renting a motorbike is feasible but traffic can be chaotic. Klotok (wooden river taxis) are the atmospheric way to cross or travel along the Kapuas River.

Best time: Visit between May and September during the drier months to avoid heavy equatorial rains and enjoy clearer skies for the equator sunrise phenomenon.

Local food: Try mie tiaw goreng (stir-fried flat rice noodles), chai kwe (steamed stuffed dumplings), soto Pontianak, and the iconic sotong pangkong (dried squid) sold at night markets during Ramadan.

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Supadio International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Supadio International Airport, formerly Sungai Durian Airport, is an international airport serving Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. The airport is located in Kubu Raya Regency, about 17 kilometers from the center of Pontianak and serves as the main gateway to both the city and the province of West Kalimantan. The airport is named after Lieutenant Colonel Supadio, an Indonesian Air Force officer who was one of the commanding officers of the air force base located at the airport. The airport operates regular flights to major Indonesian cities such as Jakarta, Semarang, and Surabaya, as well as to other Kalimantan cities like Banjarmasin and Balikpapan. It also serves rural destinations in the interior of West Kalimantan. For international flights, the airport serves Kuala Lumpur and Kuching in Malaysia as well as Singapore.

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