# Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB (PKU)

> Pekanbaru, ID · IATA: PKU · ICAO: WIBB · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `PKU` |
| ICAO | `WIBB` |
| City | Pekanbaru |
| Country | ID |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 31 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 0.45865, 101.44432 |

## Description

Seven wide-body stands today, expanding to twelve: Sultan Syarif Kasim II is scaling up to match Riau's commodity trade. Sharing its runway with Roesmin Nurjadin Air Force Base, the airport is the principal gateway for one of Indonesia's richest provinces, driven by palm oil, rubber and petroleum. Cargo peaks track Riau's export cycles; purpose-built ground-handler warehouses manage shipments, though there is no cold storage or strong-room on site. Temperature-sensitive or high-value goods therefore need advance arrangements with specialist handlers. Scheduled flights serve mainly Jakarta, Batam and Kuala Lumpur via Garuda, Lion Air and Citilink, while heavy and intercontinental freight is consolidated through Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta (CGK). Road links along the Sumatra Highway and proximity to Dumai port tie air freight into sea and land corridors.

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