The 3rd Air Wing (Indonesian: Wing Udara 3) is a unit of the Indonesian Air Force (Indonesian: Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Udara, (TNI-AU)) tasked with providing technical assistance in the framework of the operational readiness of air squadron crews within its ranks.

[8] Air Defense Command (Kohanud) itself was disbanded according to Chief of Staff's Decree: Kep/42/VIII/1973 dated 21 August 1973 with its elements, functions, authorities, and responsibilities handed over to the National Air Defense Command (Kohanudnas).

[8] 21 April 1980 saw the delivery of first 8 F-5E/F Tiger II from the United States, delivered by C-5 Galaxy of the Military Airlift Command.

[8] In accordance with the Decree of the Air Force Chief of Staff Kep/03/I/1985 dated 17 January 1985 the 15th Air Squadron was formed under the 300th Combat Wing, equipped with Hawk 53s for advanced trainers and tactical fighters role.

[8] In accordance with the Decree of the Air Force Chief of Staff number Skep/6/III/1999 dated 16 March 1999 it was officially established.