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Buntok Airport

Buntok-Borneo Island, Indonesia

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Buntok Airport

Buntok-Borneo Island, Indonesia
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Small regional airport serving Buntok in Central Kalimantan.

Location
Buntok, Indonesia
Buntok Airport (ICAO: WRBU) is a small regional airport located in Buntok, the capital of Barito Selatan Regency in Central Kalimantan province on Borneo Island, Indonesia. It serves as a basic air access point for the surrounding region, which is otherwise connected primarily by road and river transport. The airport operates with limited scheduled services and is typical of Indonesia's smaller regional airfields, supporting light aircraft and occasional charter or regional flights. It does not hold an IATA code, reflecting its modest level of commercial activity. Infrastructure at the airport is basic, with a single runway and minimal passenger facilities. Air connectivity in this part of Central Kalimantan remains limited compared to larger hubs such as Palangka Raya.
Terminals
The airport has a single, small terminal building with basic passenger facilities suited to its low traffic volume.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to and from the airport primarily consists of private vehicles and informal taxi services connecting to Buntok town.
Notable facts
  • ›Buntok is the capital of Barito Selatan Regency in Central Kalimantan.
  • ›The airport carries no IATA code due to its limited commercial operations.
  • ›The surrounding region relies heavily on river transport along the Barito River in addition to air access.
  • ›The airport serves as an alternative access point to a remote interior Borneo region.
  • ›Central Kalimantan's main commercial airport is Tjilik Riwut Airport in Palangka Raya.
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A quiet gateway into the heart of Indonesian Borneo's interior

Buntok Airport (WRBU) serves Buntok, the capital of South Barito Regency in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, on the vast island of Borneo. It is a small regional airstrip primarily supporting local connectivity for communities in the interior of Kalimantan that are otherwise difficult to reach by road. The airport plays a modest but important role in bridging remote Dayak communities with larger urban centers on the island.

Terminals
  • Passenger Terminal — A single small terminal building handling limited regional flights with basic check-in and waiting facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Ojek (motorcycle taxi) available outside the terminal
  • Local minivan (angkot) services toward Buntok town center
  • Private car hire arranged through local contacts or guesthouses
  • Taxi services negotiated informally at the terminal exit
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Barito Indah Buntok
  • Penginapan Buntok Permai
  • Losmen Setia Buntok
Dining

Dining inside the airport is extremely limited, with at most a small warung-style snack stall for basic refreshments. Visitors are advised to eat before arriving or head into Buntok town, where local Kalimantan cuisine including freshwater fish dishes and nasi kuning is available at modest warungs and small restaurants.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight schedule directly with the airline, as regional services to Buntok can be infrequent and subject to change.
  • Carry sufficient cash in Indonesian Rupiah, as ATM access near the airport is very limited.
  • Arrive early as the small terminal can process passengers slowly during rare busy periods.
  • Arrange ground transport in advance through your guesthouse, as formal taxi services are scarce at this airport.

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