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Best window seat landing at Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport

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

🛬 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 landing at Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)?

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 can I see when arriving at Balikpapan?

Arriving at Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport in Balikpapan, passengers on the Right side enjoy views of Balikpapan Bay, Balikpapan city coastline and port facilities, Pertamina refinery complex near the bay, Makassar Strait waters beyond the coast. 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.

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

The best window seat landing at Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) depends on several factors: the approach path and runway in use, geographic features around Balikpapan (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening arrivals often offer the best lighting.