Kalimarau Airport (WAQT)
Medium airport · Tanjung Redeb - Borneo Island, Kalimantan Timur (East Kalimantan), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Kalimarau Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WAQT |
| IATA | BEJ |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 2°8'52" E 117°25'51" 2.14776, 117.43071 |
| Location | Tanjung Redeb - Borneo Island, Kalimantan Timur (East Kalimantan), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,625 ft (1410 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Kalimarau Airport at a glance
Kalimarau Airport is a medium airport in Tanjung Redeb - Borneo Island, Kalimantan Timur (East Kalimantan), Indonesia, known to airline systems as BEJ. The field elevation of 59 ft (18 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WAQT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 4,625 ft (1410 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WAQT shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Kalimarau Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB | WAQQ | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Tawau Airport | WBKW | 253 km (137 NM) |
| Bario Airport | WBGZ | 280 km (151 NM) |
| Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport | WALS | 281 km (152 NM) |
| Lahad Datu Airport | WBKD | 336 km (181 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kalimarau Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 59 ft field elevation of Kalimarau Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 83 airports and airfields we list for Indonesia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Kalimarau Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kalimarau Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kalimarau Airport is WAQT, and its IATA code is BEJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kalimarau Airport above sea level?
Kalimarau Airport sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kalimarau Airport located?
The airport lies at 2.1478, 117.4307 — in Tanjung Redeb - Borneo Island, Kalimantan Timur (East Kalimantan), Indonesia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB, about 132 km away.
Does WAQT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WAQT appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Kalimarau Airport?
Kalimarau Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 4,625 ft (1410 m) with a ASP surface.