Syamsudin Noor Airport decorated with diamond-jukung ornament

Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan (ANTARA) - Angkasa Pura Indonesia (InJourney Airports), the management of Syamsudin Noor Banjarmasin International Airport in Banjarbaru is embracing local wisdom of South Kalimantan by decorating the airport with diamond and jukung traditional boat ornament.

"We are now highlighting the rich local wisdom of the Land of Lambung Mangkurat through architecture inspired by the shapes of diamonds and jukung boat," said the airport's General Manager Stephanus Millyas Wardana in Banjarbaru on Monday.

The diamond-and jukung-inspired architecture is evident in the sharp angles and curving lines in both the departure and arrival halls.

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For passengers on domestic routes who have just arrived, a new icon bearing the name "Banua," inspired by local culture, has been installed right in the outer garden after the glass doors.

The word "Banua" uses the distinctive colors of South Kalimantan and the Banjarese language, and can serve as a new landmark for travelers.

The new arrival flow allows passengers on both domestic and international routes to meet at the same point to book land transportation and the pick-up area.

"This is certainly one of our efforts to reduce potential congestion in the arrival area for those picking up passengers," explained Millyas.

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Meanwhile, the departure flow is no less interesting with the current conditions.

Seeing passengers can now enter further, right before the security check-in area.

The newly installed giant photo frame at the check-in area can be used to take photos with relatives who will be flying.

Millyas said the end of 2025 is an opportunity for InJourney Airport to reflect on the airport's services and facilities for passengers.

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With this in mind, various corrective and innovative measures are being implemented as a strategy to improve services in the new year.

This is in line with the increase in flight activity and passenger movement in the fourth quarter of 2025, especially after the introduction of international flights to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.