Airport
Kotabangun Airport (KOD)
Kotabangun Airport is a small domestic airport serving Kota Bangun and the surrounding Kutai Kartanegara area of East Kalimantan. From here, travelers can continue to Samarinda, Tenggarong, and Mahakam River destinations such as Desa Pela and the Semayang and Melintang lakes.
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About Kotabangun Airport
Kotabangun Airport is a small domestic airport serving Kota Bangun, a district in Kutai Kartanegara Regency, East Kalimantan, on the island of Borneo. It provides an air connection for communities along the middle Mahakam River, where road journeys can be long and river transport remains part of daily life.
The airport lies a short distance from the Kota Bangun town centre and roughly 100 kilometres from Samarinda, the provincial capital. Its compact terminal handles regional flights linking this part of Kalimantan with larger towns and cities in the province and the surrounding region.
Passengers can continue from the airport by road using taxis, private transfers, chauffeur services or rental cars, while buses serve longer routes toward Samarinda and other parts of East Kalimantan. The surrounding area is known for the Mahakam River, the Semayang and Melintang lakes, and riverside villages such as Pela.
Although it is small, the airport plays a practical role for residents, business travelers and visitors heading to central East Kalimantan. It offers a simple gateway with essential passenger facilities and onward travel options.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Kotabangun Airport operates from one small passenger terminal building. The terminal handles domestic flights and serves regional connections between Kota Bangun and other parts of Kalimantan.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Kotabangun Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Kotabangun Airport to Kota Bangun town, Samarinda, Tenggarong and other destinations across Kutai Kartanegara and East Kalimantan.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business visits or journeys around Kota Bangun and the surrounding region.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Kotabangun Airport for independent travel around Kota Bangun, Samarinda and onward routes in East Kalimantan.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between Kotabangun Airport, hotels, event venues and other locations in the region.
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