Iskandar Airport (PKN)

Iskandar Airport (IATA: PKN, ICAO: WAGI, formerly WAOI) is a domestic airport located approximately 5 kilometers from Pangkalan Bun city center in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, serving as the primary gateway to Tanjung Puting National Park and its renowned orangutan conservation programs. Named after Iskandar, an Indonesian Air Force officer and guerrilla fighter from Central Kalimantan, this dual-use facility combines civilian operations with Iskandar Air Force Base, a Type-C military installation covering 3,570 hectares, making it the largest air force base in Indonesia, though only 200 hectares are actively used for runway and terminal buildings.

The passenger terminal spans 3,500 square meters and reflects traditional Kotawaringin Malay architectural style, providing basic amenities for travelers visiting the region's eco-tourism destinations. The airport operates with a main runway measuring 2,120 by 45 meters (6,955 ft × 148 ft), capable of accommodating narrow-body aircraft such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737. Current airline service includes regular flights to Jakarta, Semarang, Surabaya, Pontianak, and Banjarmasin through various Indonesian carriers, supporting both tourism and regional connectivity.

Unique among Central Kalimantan airports, Iskandar maintains the region's only Avtur fuel station, ensuring reliable service for both scheduled and charter operations. The facility is managed by UPT Ditjen Hubud under Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation and can be contacted at +62 532 21132. The airport address is Jalan Iskandar, Kel. Sidorejo, Kec. Arut Selatan, Kabupaten Kotawaringin Barat, Kalimantan Tengah.

Development plans approved by the central government include extending the runway from its current 2,120 meters to 2,500 meters (with proposals for up to 3,570 meters) and constructing a new passenger terminal designed to reflect Central Kalimantan's typical architectural style. These improvements aim to accommodate larger aircraft and handle increasing tourist traffic to Tanjung Puting National Park, supporting the region's growing eco-tourism industry while maintaining the airport's dual civilian-military operational capacity.