Balikpapan city centre
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Balikpapan Airport (BPN)Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport
The local time and weather at the airport, how far the main areas of Balikpapan are, airport facilities and a flight search, plus live arrivals and departures.
Local time at the airport07:40Wednesday, 7 October 2026WITA · UTC+8 · no daylight saving
Weather at the airport
27 °C
Scattered clouds
Wind 14.8 km/h
Airport codes
BPNIATAWALLICAO
Elevation 4 m (12 ft)Live flights at Balikpapan Airport
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Airport details
Key facts about Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport.
Official nameSultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport
Also known asSepinggan Airport, Balikpapan Airport
IATA codeBPN
ICAO codeWALL
LocationBalikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Distance to Balikpapan city centreAbout 7 km in a straight line
Time zoneWITA (Central Indonesia Time), UTC+8, no daylight saving
Elevation4 m (12 ft) above sea level
Coordinates1°16′06″S, 116°53′40″E
Runway07/25, 2,500 m × 45 m, asphalt
OperatorInJourney Airports
How far are popular areas from the airport?
Straight-line distances. Roads are longer and traffic can be heavy, so allow extra time.
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89.9 kmEast Kalimantan’s capital on the Mahakam River
Directions · 55.9 mi →Tenggarong
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Directions · 59.3 mi →Airport amenities
What you can find at Sepinggan.
- Free Wi-FiIn the terminal
- ATMs and currency exchangeIn the terminal
- Restaurants and cafésBefore and after security
- Prayer roomsIn the terminal
- Taxis and ride-hailingOfficial taxi counters and app pickup points
- AssistanceWheelchair and reduced-mobility support on request
Balikpapan Airport FAQ
Where is Balikpapan Airport?
The airport is in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Balikpapan city centre is about 7 km away in a straight line.
How far is Tenggarong from the airport?
Tenggarong is about 95 km from the airport in a straight line; the road distance is longer.
How many runways does Balikpapan Airport have?
One runway: 07/25, 2,500 m × 45 m, asphalt.
What facilities are at the airport?
See the amenities list on this page. Facilities can change, so check with the airport before you travel if you need something specific.
Where can I see live arrivals and departures?
Open the Arrivals or Departures page linked at the top of this page for the live board.
What is the airport code for Balikpapan Airport?
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport uses the IATA code BPN and the ICAO code WALL.
What time zone is Balikpapan Airport in?
The airport uses WITA (Central Indonesia Time), UTC+8, all year. There is no daylight saving time. The live clock on this page shows the current time at the airport.
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