Sukarno then asked the name of this airfield to Rajawali Pusadan, the Regent of Donggala Regency at that time. At that time, the airfield was named Masovu which in Kaili language means "Dusty Land".
Sukarno then inquired about the name of this airport from Rajawali Pusadan, the Regent of Donggala Regency at that time. Meanwhile, the airport was known as Masovu, meaning "Dusty Land" in Kaili language.