Depati Amir Airport - PGK Pangkal Pinang

The Depati Amir Airport, which is also referred to as the Pangkal Pinang Airport, is an airport that can be found in Pangkalpinang, Indonesia. This airfield’s operations is handled and overseen by the PT. Angkasa Pura II from way back 2007. Initially, PGK Pangkal Pinang’s name was actually Pangkalpinang Airport in 1942. This was, however, eventually changed at around 13 years after the occupation of the Japanese regime has ended in the country. Currently, the airport accommodates various air carriers that bring in and out tourists. There are also numerous hotels and even restaurants that tourists can visit near the airport.

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The PGK Airport’s ownership was transferred to an organization that is overseen by the state. This particular company also handles the supervision of different other airfields in Indonesia. Over the years, the covered area around the PGK Airport continued to expand until it reach around 24,500 feet in terms of vertical limit and a distance of 80 newton meters. Nowadays, the Depati Amir Airport continues to accommodate flights especially to nearby cities such as Pangkalpinang and Batubelubang.

What to Do & Area Attractions

There are various nearby hotels that travelers can choose from near the airport. One of which is Novotel Bangka Hotel & Conference Center, which is merely three minutes away from the airport. The hotel is furnished in contemporary style and has amenities such as a swimming pool and a gym. Hotel Santika Bangka is another nearby hotel that offers cozy rooms for travelers. The hotel also features great facilities such as a spa center and even laundry services.