Bintulu Airport (WBGB)
Medium airport · Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia
Airport data
| Name | Bintulu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WBGB |
| IATA | BTU |
| Elevation | 74 ft (23 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 3°7'26" E 113°1'12" 3.12385, 113.02000 |
| Location | Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 9,006 ft (2745 m) | 147 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bintulu Airport at a glance
Bintulu Airport is a medium airport in Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia, known to airline systems as BTU. The field elevation of 74 ft (23 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WBGB 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, 17/35, offers 9,006 ft (2745 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WBGB 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 Bintulu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mukah Airport | WBGK | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Sibu Airport | WBGS | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Miri Airport | WBGR | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Marudi Airport | WBGM | 187 km (101 NM) |
| Mulu Airport | WBMU | 223 km (120 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bintulu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 74 ft field elevation of Bintulu 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 29 airports and airfields we list for Malaysia — 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 Bintulu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bintulu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bintulu Airport is WBGB, and its IATA code is BTU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bintulu Airport above sea level?
Bintulu Airport sits at an elevation of 74 feet (23 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bintulu Airport located?
The airport lies at 3.1239, 113.0200 — in Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mukah Airport, about 112 km away.
Does WBGB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WBGB 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 Bintulu Airport?
Bintulu Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 9,006 ft (2745 m) with a ASP surface.