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Best window seat landing at Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport

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Mahakam River bends, Samarinda city and its riverside settlements, Karang Mumus tributary confluence

🛬 Landing at Samarinda (AAP)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 04, the aircraft approaches from the south-southwest and passes just west of Samarinda city before turning onto final. This puts the wide bends of the Mahakam River and the city's riverside sprawl on the right side of the plane as you descend. The left side mostly shows flat Kalimantan rainforest and plantation land with no major landmarks.
Look forMahakam River bends, Samarinda city and its riverside settlements, Karang Mumus tributary confluence, surrounding palm oil plantations and rainforest

Opened in 2018 to replace the older, smaller Temindung Airport, AAP is a single-runway airport with a modern terminal built to handle growing traffic for East Kalimantan, including overflow demand related to the nearby new capital city project (Nusantara).

⛰️ Elevation82 ft
🛫 Runways1 (04/22)
📍 NearbyBPN 66 mi

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Which side of the plane has the best views landing at Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP)?

When landing at Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 04, the aircraft approaches from the south-southwest and passes just west of Samarinda city before turning onto final. This puts the wide bends of the Mahakam River and the city's riverside sprawl on the right side of the plane as you descend. The left side mostly shows flat Kalimantan rainforest and plantation land with no major landmarks. Notable sights include: Mahakam River bends, Samarinda city and its riverside settlements, Karang Mumus tributary confluence, surrounding palm oil plantations and rainforest.

What can I see when arriving at Samarinda?

Arriving at Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport in Samarinda, passengers on the Right side enjoy views of Mahakam River bends, Samarinda city and its riverside settlements, Karang Mumus tributary confluence, surrounding palm oil plantations and rainforest. Landing on runway 04, the aircraft approaches from the south-southwest and passes just west of Samarinda city before turning onto final. This puts the wide bends of the Mahakam River and the city's riverside sprawl on the right side of the plane as you descend. The left side mostly shows flat Kalimantan rainforest and plantation land with no major landmarks.

What factors affect the best window seat landing at Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport?

The best window seat landing at Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) depends on several factors: the approach path and runway in use, geographic features around Samarinda (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening arrivals often offer the best lighting.