In 2015, the current 1,200 meters runway has been extended to 1,600 meters to accommodate ATR-72 from current ATR-42, so passengers from Tanjung Harapan Airport can fly directly to Balikpapan and without having to transit in Tarakan anymore.
In 2015, the existing 1,200-meter runway was lengthened to 1,600 meters to accommodate ATR-72 from current ATR-42, thus enabling Tanjung Harapan Airport passengers to fly directly to Balikpapan without needing to make a stop in Tarakan.