Lahad Datu Airport (WBKD)
Medium airport · Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia
Airport data
| Name | Lahad Datu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WBKD |
| IATA | LDU |
| Elevation | 45 ft (14 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 5°1'57" E 118°19'26" 5.03241, 118.32376 |
| Location | Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4,498 ft (1371 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lahad Datu Airport at a glance
Lahad Datu Airport is a medium airport in Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia, known to airline systems as LDU. The field elevation of 45 ft (14 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WBKD 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 4,498 ft (1371 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WBKD 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 Lahad Datu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tawau Airport | WBKW | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Sandakan Airport | WBKS | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Sanga Sanga Airport | RPMN | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB | WAQQ | 208 km (112 NM) |
| Kota Kinabalu International Airport | WBKK | 271 km (146 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lahad Datu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 45 ft field elevation of Lahad Datu 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 Lahad Datu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lahad Datu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lahad Datu Airport is WBKD, and its IATA code is LDU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lahad Datu Airport above sea level?
Lahad Datu Airport sits at an elevation of 45 feet (14 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lahad Datu Airport located?
The airport lies at 5.0324, 118.3238 — in Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tawau Airport, about 83 km away.
Does WBKD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WBKD 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 Lahad Datu Airport?
Lahad Datu Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 4,498 ft (1371 m) with a ASP surface.