
General aviation · Malinau, Indonesia
Malinau/Seluwing (Kol.Robert Atty Bessing)
- Elevation
- 26 ft
- Coordinates
- 3°35′N 116°37′E
- Local time
- Asia/Makassar
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Field information
WAQM runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 4. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at WAQM, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Asia/Makassar
Country
Indonesia
ID
Municipality
Malinau
Elevation
26 ft
Position
3.5753, 116.6198
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 4
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at WAQM.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Malinau/Seluwing (Kol.Robert Atty Bessing) (WAQM / LNU) in Malinau, Indonesia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. WAQM is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at WAQM
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Indonesia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Indonesia. Applicable permit lead times for Indonesia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Indonesia are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at WAQM
Direct FBO and handler coordination at WAQM covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at WAQM
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at WAQM is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to WAQM
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for WAQM: 3° 34′ 31″ N 116° 37′ 11″ E; elevation 26 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Malinau
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Malinau. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at WAQM.
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Cargo Operations at WAQM
Support for freighter operations into WAQM covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where WAQM sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- WAQQTarakan/JuwataTarakan, Indonesia59 NM105°→
- WAQJLong Bawan/Yuvai SemaringLong Bawan, Indonesia59 NM289°→
- WBKWTawauTawau, Malaysia100 NM064°→
- WBSBBrunei InternationalBandar Seri Begawan, Brunei130 NM309°→
- WBKLLabuan IslandLabuan Island, Malaysia132 NM322°→
- WBKKKota Kinabalu InternationalKota Kinabalu, Malaysia146 NM346°→
Operating into WAQM?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Malinau/Seluwing (Kol.Robert Atty Bessing) — one desk for the whole trip.