Bario Airport (WBGZ)
Medium airport · Bario, Sarawak, Malaysia
Airport data
| Name | Bario Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WBGZ |
| IATA | BBN |
| Elevation | 3,350 ft (1021 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 3°44'5" E 115°28'43" 3.73465, 115.47855 |
| Location | Bario, Sarawak, Malaysia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 2,198 ft (670 m) | — | — | No |
Bario Airport at a glance
Bario Airport is a medium airport in Bario, Sarawak, Malaysia, known to airline systems as BBN. The field elevation of 3,350 ft (1021 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WBGZ 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, 11/29, offers 2,198 ft (670 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WBGZ 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 Bario Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mulu Airport | WBMU | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Limbang Airport | WBGJ | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Marudi Airport | WBGM | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Brunei International Airport | WBSB | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Labuan Airport | WBKL | 176 km (95 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bario Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,350 ft field elevation of Bario 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 Bario Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bario Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bario Airport is WBGZ, and its IATA code is BBN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bario Airport above sea level?
Bario Airport sits at an elevation of 3,350 feet (1021 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bario Airport located?
The airport lies at 3.7346, 115.4785 — in Bario, Sarawak, Malaysia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mulu Airport, about 82 km away.
Does WBGZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WBGZ 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 Bario Airport?
Bario Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 2,198 ft (670 m).