Iskandar Airport
Pangkalanbun, Indonesia
Iskandar Airport
Gateway to Central Kalimantan's orangutan heartland.
- ›Primary gateway for visitors to Tanjung Puting National Park, a UNESCO-listed orangutan reserve.
- ›Located in Central Kalimantan on the island of Borneo.
- ›Named after a regional Indonesian historical or military figure.
- ›Serves only domestic routes within Indonesia.
- ›River boat tours from nearby Kumai port are commonly accessed via this airport.
Iskandar Airport serves Pangkalanbun, the administrative hub of Central Kalimantan's Kotawaringin Barat regency on the island of Borneo. It is the primary air access point for travellers heading to Tanjung Puting National Park, one of Southeast Asia's most celebrated orangutan conservation areas. The airport plays a vital regional role connecting this remote riverside town to major Indonesian cities.
- Passenger Terminal — A single compact domestic terminal handling all commercial flights with basic check-in, waiting, and arrival facilities.
- Taxi and ojek (motorcycle taxi) services available outside the terminal
- Rental cars available through local agencies in Pangkalanbun town
- Private transfers bookable through hotels and tour operators
- Angkot (shared minivan) routes connecting to the town centre
- Swiss-Belhotel Borneo Pangkalanbun
- Hotel Batang Arut
- Rimba Orangutan Eco Lodge (near Tanjung Puting)
- Hotel Pangkalanbun Garden
Food options inside Iskandar Airport are limited to a small café offering light snacks, instant noodles, and beverages. Pangkalanbun town centre, a short drive away, offers local warungs serving Banjar and Dayak-influenced dishes including ikan bakar and soto. Visitors joining river cruises into Tanjung Puting should stock up on supplies before departure as options become very limited beyond the town.
- Arrange onward transport to the Kumai jetty in advance if you plan to board a klotok boat into Tanjung Puting National Park.
- Bring cash, as ATM availability is limited and card acceptance outside major hotels is unreliable.
- Flight connections are mostly domestic via Wings Air or Garuda Indonesia; reconfirm schedules as they can change with little notice.
- Book permits and park guides for Tanjung Puting before arrival to avoid delays at the PHPA office in Kumai.
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Iskandar Airport is a domestic airport serving the town of Pangkalan Bun, the capital of West Kotawaringin Regency in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is located approximately 5 kilometers from the city center. The airport is named after Iskandar, an Indonesian Air Force officer and guerilla fighter from Central Kalimantan. Iskandar Airport serves as the primary gateway to Pangkalan Bun and the nearby Tanjung Puting National Park, a renowned destination for orangutan conservation. Although the airport currently operates a limited number of routes, it offers regular flights to major Indonesian cities such as Jakarta, Semarang, and Surabaya.
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