Marudi Airport (WBGM)
Medium airport · Marudi, Sarawak, Malaysia
Airport data
| Name | Marudi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WBGM |
| IATA | MUR |
| Elevation | 103 ft (31 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 4°10'43" E 114°19'49" 4.17873, 114.33032 |
| Location | Marudi, Sarawak, Malaysia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 3,274 ft (998 m) | 81 ft | ASP | No |
Marudi Airport at a glance
Marudi Airport is a medium airport in Marudi, Sarawak, Malaysia, known to airline systems as MUR. The field elevation of 103 ft (31 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WBGM 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, 10/28, offers 3,274 ft (998 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WBGM 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 Marudi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miri Airport | WBGR | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Mulu Airport | WBMU | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Limbang Airport | WBGJ | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Brunei International Airport | WBSB | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Bario Airport | WBGZ | 137 km (74 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Marudi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 103 ft field elevation of Marudi 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 Marudi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Marudi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Marudi Airport is WBGM, and its IATA code is MUR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Marudi Airport above sea level?
Marudi Airport sits at an elevation of 103 feet (31 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Marudi Airport located?
The airport lies at 4.1787, 114.3303 — in Marudi, Sarawak, Malaysia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Miri Airport, about 41 km away.
Does WBGM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WBGM 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 Marudi Airport?
Marudi Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 3,274 ft (998 m) with a ASP surface.