Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is the main air gateway for Balikpapan in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Identified by IATA code BPN and ICAO code WALL, it is classified as a large airport and handles both domestic and international travel needs for the city and the surrounding region. The airport sits at a very low elevation of 12 feet above sea level, which is typical for a coastal location, and it operates on Asia/Makassar time, useful to keep in mind when planning arrivals, departures, and onward transfers.
About Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is the main air gateway for Balikpapan in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Identified by IATA code BPN and ICAO code WALL, it is classified as a large airport and handles both domestic and international travel needs for the city and the surrounding region. The airport sits at a very low elevation of 12 feet above sea level, which is typical for a coastal location, and it operates on Asia/Makassar time, useful to keep in mind when planning arrivals, departures, and onward transfers.
Overview
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is the main air gateway for Balikpapan in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Identified by IATA code BPN and ICAO code WALL, it is classified as a large airport and handles both domestic and international travel needs for the city and the surrounding region. The airport sits at a very low elevation of 12 feet above sea level, which is typical for a coastal location, and it operates on Asia/Makassar time, useful to keep in mind when planning arrivals, departures, and onward transfers.
What Travelers Should Know
- The airport has one runway, 07/25, measuring 8,202 feet and surfaced in asphalt.
- The runway is lighted, which supports operations during nighttime and low-visibility periods.
- Its coastal, near sea-level setting means weather and humidity can feel intense for first-time visitors.
- Checking local time in Asia/Makassar before travel helps avoid confusion with connections elsewhere in Indonesia.
- The official airport website is http://sepinggan-airport.com/ for airport information and local updates.
Why It Matters for Your Trip
For most visitors heading to Balikpapan, BPN is the practical starting point for business travel, regional connections, and access to East Kalimantan. Knowing that the airport is a full-scale international facility helps set expectations for a smoother arrival experience than at a smaller regional airfield, while its single-runway layout keeps the airside straightforward. If you are arranging pickups, tours, or hotel check-in, sharing the airport’s full name or the code BPN is usually the clearest way to avoid confusion.
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FAQ
Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport is located in Balikpapan, Indonesia (Asia), at coordinates -1.260°, 116.900°.
- Its IATA code is BPN and its ICAO code is WALL.
- Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport serves Balikpapan, Indonesia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport operates on Asia/Makassar local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport sits at latitude -1.260° and longitude 116.900°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from BPN. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for BPN is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from BPN on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Jalan Marsma R. Iswahyudi, Kalimantan Timur, 76115, Indonesia, the phone number is +62 542 766886, the official website is http://www.sepinggan-airport.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Indonesia. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.