Tjilik Riwut Airport — Palangkaraya, Indonesia

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Looking for the Palangkaraya airport code? Tjilik Riwut Airport's IATA code is PKY (ICAO: WAGG).

Distance & flight time from PKY

Tjilik Riwut Airport

Tjilik Riwut Airport, code PKY, serves Palangkaraya, the capital of Central Kalimantan province on the Indonesian side of Borneo. Named after a prominent Dayak leader and Indonesia's first paratrooper, the airport is a regional hub connecting Palangkaraya to Jakarta, Surabaya, and other Kalimantan cities. It plays a role in supporting the province's timber, plantation, and mining industries as well as government administrative travel, given Palangkaraya's status as a provincial capital surrounded by peatland and forest. PKY has periodically been affected by seasonal haze from land and forest fires common in the region, which can disrupt visibility and flight operations during dry seasons.

Runways at Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
16/348202 ft (2500 m)148 ft (45 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATIS127 MHz
TWRTWR122.4 MHz

Airports near Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY)

PKY is Tjilik Riwut Airport serving Palangkaraya in Indonesian Borneo. Searchers usually want domestic route options and information on seasonal haze disruptions affecting flights.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Tjilik Riwut Airport?

The IATA code for Tjilik Riwut Airport is PKY.

What is the ICAO code for Tjilik Riwut Airport?

The ICAO code for Tjilik Riwut Airport is WAGG. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.