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Kalimarau Airport

Tanjung Redeb - Borneo Island, Indonesia

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Kalimarau Airport

Tanjung Redeb - Borneo Island, Indonesia
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Gateway to East Kalimantan's remote Berau regency.

Location
Tanjung Redeb, Indonesia
Kalimarau Airport (IATA: BEJ, ICAO: WAQT) is a domestic airport serving Tanjung Redeb, the capital of Berau Regency in East Kalimantan province on the island of Borneo, Indonesia. It acts as the primary air link for a region known for its rich natural resources, including coal mining and oil palm plantations, as well as ecotourism attractions such as the Derawan Archipelago. The airport handles scheduled domestic flights connecting Berau to major Indonesian cities, supporting both commercial activity and government operations in this relatively remote part of Borneo. Passenger volumes have grown in line with increased economic development and tourism interest in the region. Kalimarau Airport is operated under the authority of Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation and is managed by the local UPT (Technical Implementation Unit), serving as a vital infrastructure asset for the isolated Berau district.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport into Tanjung Redeb city center is primarily via taxi and private vehicle, as no formal public bus service directly links the airport to the town.
Airlines here
Garuda Indonesia, Citilink, Lion Air, and Wings Air operate scheduled domestic services at Kalimarau Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Kalimarau Airport serves as the main gateway to the Derawan Archipelago, a popular diving and ecotourism destination.
  • ›The airport is located in Berau Regency, one of East Kalimantan's largest and most resource-rich districts.
  • ›Berau's coal and palm oil industries generate significant air passenger and cargo traffic through Kalimarau.
  • ›The airport runway has been extended and upgraded to accommodate larger narrow-body jet aircraft.
  • ›Kalimarau is one of several airports in East Kalimantan province, alongside Balikpapan's Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport.
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Kalimarau Airport
Encyclopaedia

Kalimarau Airport is a domestic airport that serves the town of Tanjung Redeb, the capital of Berau Regency in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is situated approximately 8 km from the town center and is located at the bank of the Berau River. The airport takes its name from the Kalimarau River, a small tributary that flows in front of the airport's terminal. As the main gateway to Tanjung Redeb and the greater Berau Regency, the airport also provides access to popular destinations such as the Derawan Islands, renowned for their rich marine biodiversity. Kalimarau Airport is currently served by regular flights to major Indonesian cities, including Jakarta, Balikpapan, Surabaya, and Makassar.

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