There are several small airports within the Sintang, Sekadau, Sanggau, Melawi, and Putussibau regencies, which only serve local flight routes.

The location of Susilo Airport is in the middle of a residential area that could no longer be developed.

Tebelian Airport was built as an alternative for the people of these areas to get easier air access.

The test flight process which was carried out by Twin Otter aircraft from the airline AviaStar was successful and the plane stopped perfectly in front of the main terminal building.

The airport is expected to be able to serve Hajj embarkation and for international routes in general.