Kalimarau Airport

Airport Overview

Kalimarau Airport is the main air gateway for Tanjung Redeb in East Kalimantan on Borneo Island, Indonesia. Identified by IATA code BEJ and ICAO code WAQT, this medium airport plays an important role for travellers heading to Berau Regency, whether for business, regional connections, or access to nature-focused trips in the wider area. Its relatively low elevation of 59 feet (18 metres) means it sits close to sea level, and its setting makes it a practical arrival point for visitors moving between town, coast, and inland destinations.

Key Facts

• Official name: Kalimarau Airport
• Airport codes: BEJ (IATA) and WAQT (ICAO)
• Airport type: medium airport
• Serves: Tanjung Redeb, Borneo Island, Indonesia
• Runway: 01/19, asphalt surface, 4,625 feet long
• Time zone: Asia/Makassar

What Travellers Should Know

For passengers, Kalimarau Airport is best understood as a compact regional airport rather than a major international hub, so journeys here are usually straightforward and easier to navigate than at larger terminals. The single asphalt runway, designated 01/19, is 4,625 feet long, which supports the airport’s regional function and helps keep operations simple. Because the airport serves Tanjung Redeb directly, it is a convenient starting point for onward road travel into town and across this part of Borneo. When planning arrivals and departures, remember that local schedules follow the Asia/Makassar time zone, which is useful when coordinating transfers, hotel check-ins, or domestic connections elsewhere in Indonesia.