BPN Airport (Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport) – Cargo, Address, Transit

About This Airport

Operated by Angkasa Pura, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan (BPN/WALL) in Balikpapan handled 56,500 tonnes of cargo in 2024, up 15.3 percent, serving as 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 generates fresh logistics flows; Nusantara's own airport is being readied for commercial service and will be linked to Balikpapan by toll road, but until it matures BPN remains the dependable entry point for IKN consignments. 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; larger freighter capacity and direct intercontinental lift continue to route via Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta (CGK).

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What is the IATA code of Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport?▼

The IATA code of Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is BPN. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport located?▼

Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is located in Balikpapan, ID.

What is the ICAO code of Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is WALL. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport?▼

Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is at an elevation of 4 meters (12 ft) above sea level.

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