# Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)

> Balikpapan, ID · IATA: BPN · ICAO: WALL · Large Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `BPN` |
| ICAO | `WALL` |
| City | Balikpapan |
| Country | ID |
| Type | Large Airport |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | -1.26834, 116.89452 |

## Description

Operated by Angkasa Pura I, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan in Balikpapan is East Kalimantan's main air gateway for the oil, gas and coal industries. Pertamina runs one of Indonesia's largest refineries nearby, and the airport mainly moves technical personnel, spare parts and equipment for upstream and mining operations. Its dedicated freight area offers Bea Cukai customs clearance and handles industrial goods plus time-critical shipments for the energy sector. Scheduled traffic of more than 5 million passengers a year adds belly capacity for general cargo. Balikpapan is gaining strategic weight as the gateway to Nusantara (IKN), Indonesia's new capital, whose construction is generating fresh logistics flows. The nearby Semayang seaport complements the airport, together forming the logistics backbone of this export region. Bulk commodities still travel mainly by sea, while the airport focuses on time- and value-sensitive consignments.

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