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Best window seat at Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport

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Taking offLEFT

Balikpapan Bay, Pertamina oil refinery, Makassar Strait coastline

LandingRIGHT

Balikpapan Bay, Balikpapan city coastline and port facilities, Pertamina refinery complex near the bay

🛫 Taking Off from Balikpapan (BPN)

Best sideLeft
WhyOn the typical departure runway 25 (heading 247°, southwest), the aircraft banks over the coast, putting Balikpapan Bay and the city's refinery complex on the left side of the plane. The right side just shows dense, undifferentiated Kalimantan rainforest with no standout features.
Look forBalikpapan Bay (Teluk Balikpapan), Pertamina oil refinery, Makassar Strait coastline, Balikpapan city waterfront

🛬 Landing at Balikpapan (BPN)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on Runway 07 means approaching from the southwest, tracking northeast over Balikpapan Bay before touchdown. Sitting on the right side gives you a good look down at the bay, the port and refinery areas along the shoreline, and the city of Balikpapan hugging the coast just before the runway threshold.
Look forBalikpapan Bay, Balikpapan city coastline and port facilities, Pertamina refinery complex near the bay, Makassar Strait waters beyond the coast

Sepinggan International Airport has a modern single-terminal design that opened in 2014, handling both domestic and limited international traffic as the busiest airport in Kalimantan. It operates with a single runway capable of handling narrow-body and some wide-body aircraft.

⛰️ Elevation13 ft
🛫 Runways1 (07/25)
📍 NearbyAAP 66 mi

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Which side of the plane has the best views at Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)?

At Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport in Balikpapan: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Balikpapan Bay (Teluk Balikpapan), Pertamina oil refinery, Makassar Strait coastline, Balikpapan city waterfront.

What can I see during takeoff from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport in Balikpapan?

When taking off from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical departure runway 25 (heading 247°, southwest), the aircraft banks over the coast, putting Balikpapan Bay and the city's refinery complex on the left side of the plane. The right side just shows dense, undifferentiated Kalimantan rainforest with no standout features. Notable sights include: Balikpapan Bay (Teluk Balikpapan), Pertamina oil refinery, Makassar Strait coastline, Balikpapan city waterfront.

What can I see when landing at Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport in Balikpapan?

When landing at Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on Runway 07 means approaching from the southwest, tracking northeast over Balikpapan Bay before touchdown. Sitting on the right side gives you a good look down at the bay, the port and refinery areas along the shoreline, and the city of Balikpapan hugging the coast just before the runway threshold. Notable sights include: Balikpapan Bay, Balikpapan city coastline and port facilities, Pertamina refinery complex near the bay, Makassar Strait waters beyond the coast.

What factors affect the best window seat at Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport?

The best window seat at Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Balikpapan (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.