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".
The airfield's name was sought by Sukarno from Rajawali Pusadan, the Regent of Donggala Regency at the time. The airport was then referred to as Masovu, which translates to "Dusty Land" in the local Kaili dialect.