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    Pontianak Airfield (Supadio Airport) West Kalimantan Province | Borneo Indonesia
Location
Lat 0° 9' 3S Long 109° 24' 14E  Pontianak Airfield is located at Pontianak (Pontijanak) in West Kalimantan Province (Kalimantan Barat) in western Borneo in Indonesia. Today known as Supadio Airport.

Wartime History
Used by the Japanese as a military airfield. Starting in early June 1945 until early August 1945 bombed by American aircraft to neutralize the runway.

American missions against Pontianak Airfield
June 2, 1945–August 1, 1945

Today
Still in use today as Supadio Airport. The single runway is oriented 33/15 measures 7,380' x 98' surfaced with asphalt. Airport codes: ICAO: WIOO / IATA: PNK.

References
Index to Air Bases - Research Report No. 85, I.G. No 9185 - July 30, 1944

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Last Updated
April 19, 2025

 

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