Balikpapan Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Balikpapan, Indonesia.
Some members of the general public may experience health effects; sensitive groups may experience more serious effects.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-17T04:00:00+07:00Health context
At the current AQI of 184, Balikpapan is in the Unhealthy category. Sensitive groups should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor activity, while others may also reduce strenuous exposure if symptoms occur. Current pollutant values shown for Balikpapan are PM2.5 184 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Air-quality information is not medical advice. People with asthma, heart or lung disease, children, older adults and other sensitive groups may need to take additional precautions when pollution is elevated.
Recent History & Forecast
This chart shows atmospheric-model AQI history and forecast from Open-Meteo / Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) model. It is separate from any monitoring-station observation shown in the Current AQI card.
What does AQI 184 mean in Balikpapan?
Balikpapan currently has an AQI of 184, which falls in the Unhealthy category. Air pollution is elevated. Sensitive groups may experience more significant effects and should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor activity; some people in the general population may also experience effects. The pollutant values currently shown for Balikpapan are PM2.5 184 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
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- Palu air quality — approximately 341 km away
- Makassar air quality — approximately 519 km away
- Tawau air quality — approximately 624 km away
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