
Airline | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Origin Airport | Destination Airport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Susi Air | 16:10 | 16:40 | Malinau (LNU) | Tarakan (TRK) | Book flight |
Airline | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Origin Airport | Destination Airport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Susi Air | 15:25 | 15:55 | Tarakan (TRK) | Malinau (LNU) | Book flight |
Robert Atty Bessing Airport is about 2 km from the centre of Malinau, so the drive into town is short.
The airport in Malinau was previously known as Seluwing Airport. Its IATA code is LNU and its ICAO code is WAQM.
Flights from Malinau's airport are domestic. Susi Air serves Tarakan and remote interior destinations, and Wings Air has served Balikpapan. Check the current schedule, as routes and frequencies can change.
No. Robert Atty Bessing Airport in Malinau handles domestic flights within Indonesia.
The runway at Malinau's airport is built for turboprops such as the ATR 42 and ATR 72. Susi Air uses smaller planes on its pioneer routes.
Small aircraft flying from Robert Atty Bessing Airport to interior villages often have strict weight limits for passengers and bags. Confirm your allowance with the airline before you pack.
Local cars and motorcycle taxis are the common options from Malinau's airport. As the terminal is small, arranging a pickup in advance is a good idea.
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Kolonel Robert Atty Bessing Airport is the air gateway to Malinau Regency in North Kalimantan, Indonesia, on the island of Borneo. It was formerly called Seluwing Airport and now honours a former army colonel and regent of Bulungan. For a district of forest and rivers where road links are limited, the airstrip is a practical lifeline.
The airport lies in Malinau Kota, roughly 2 km from the centre of Malinau town. That short distance means you can be in town within minutes of landing.
Robert Atty Bessing has a single asphalt runway designed for turboprop aircraft such as the ATR 42 and ATR 72. The terminal is small and handles domestic passengers, so expect basic facilities rather than a large shopping area.
Flights from LNU are domestic and limited in number. Wings Air has operated to Balikpapan, while Susi Air runs small-aircraft services to Tarakan and to remote interior communities such as Long Apung and Long Bawan. Schedules can change, so check the latest flight times before you plan.
Because the airport sits so close to town, local cars and motorcycle taxis are the usual way to reach hotels and offices. Arranging a pickup in advance is wise, especially for evening arrivals.
Small aircraft to interior villages have tight baggage limits, so pack light and confirm the allowance with your airline. Weather over Borneo's highlands can affect small-plane schedules, so leave some slack in your plans.
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