Tjilik Riwut Airport- PKY
Formerly referred to as Panarung Airport, Tjilik Riwut Airport is a public airfield located on Palangkaraya, Indonesia, the capital city of the province of Central Kalimantan. Its name was derived from Tjilik Riwut, the second governor of the province and the country’s National Hero. The government-owned airport is now operated by Angkasa Pura II and primarily serves the city of Palangkaraya. It goes by the IATA location identifier of PKY, ICAO location identifier of WAGG, and WMO location identifier of 96655.
Best Time to Visit
Residing at an elevation of 25 meters above the mean sea level, PKY-Tjilik Riwut Airport features a single asphalt-paved runway with a length of 2,600 meters. The new two-story passenger terminal in the airport officially opened in the latter part of March 2019. It covers a total capacity of 15,000 square meters and can handle a thousand passengers daily. You can also find several restaurants and shops in the terminal. It was extended again to over 29,000 square meters to accommodate 2,200 passengers daily. Tjilik Riwut Airport is served by eight airlines at the moment and connects it to various airports within Indonesia. While in the area, make sure to visit the iconic sights found in the city of Palangkaraya.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are plenty of hotel choices within 20 minutes from the airport, three of which are the Amaris Hotel Palangkaraya, the comfy Hotel NEO Palma, and M Bahalap Hotel Palangka Raya. These accommodations offer guests with airport transfers as well.
On this page it is easy to search for Palangkaraya, Indonesia airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Palangkaraya, Indonesia (PKY-Tjilik Riwut) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the PKY airport.
Most of these PKY
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Palangkaraya, Indonesia
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the PKY airport are Mega Town Square, Balanga Museum, and Mega Town Square.
Map of Palangkaraya, Indonesia Hotels
View all Palangkaraya, Indonesia (PKY-Tjilik Riwut) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Palangkaraya, Indonesia (PKY-Tjilik Riwut) location map.
Weather Forecast for Palangkaraya, Indonesia (PKY-Tjilik Riwut)
If you planning to travel to Palangkaraya, Indonesia (PKY-Tjilik Riwut), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 10:15 PM.
The temperature feels like 89.25 with a humidity level of 81 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 37 percent with visibility at 13 percent.
Today’s UV index is 10, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling southeast at a speed of 3 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 10:17 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/6
Thunderstorm with rain
83°F
High: 90°F
Low: 77°F
Precipitation: 60%
Tuesday
5/7
Few clouds
84°F
High: 93°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 10%
Wednesday
5/8
Thunderstorm with heavy rain
83°F
High: 90°F
Low: 77°F
Precipitation: 85%
Thursday
5/9
Thunderstorm with rain
82°F
High: 89°F
Low: 79°F
Precipitation: 55%
Friday
5/10
Thunderstorm with rain
85°F
High: 92°F
Low: 75°F
Precipitation: 60%
Saturday
5/11
Thunderstorm with rain
82°F
High: 90°F
Low: 75°F
Precipitation: 75%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Palangkaraya, Indonesia PKY airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free PKY airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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