Labuan Airport (WBKL)
Medium airport · Labuan, Labuan (Federal Territory), Malaysia
Airport data
| Name | Labuan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WBKL |
| IATA | LBU |
| Elevation | 101 ft (31 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 5°18'6" E 115°14'54" 5.30167, 115.24833 |
| Location | Labuan, Labuan (Federal Territory), Malaysia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 9,006 ft (2745 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Labuan Airport at a glance
Labuan Airport is a medium airport in Labuan, Labuan (Federal Territory), Malaysia, known to airline systems as LBU. The field elevation of 101 ft (31 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WBKL 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, 14/32, offers 9,006 ft (2745 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WBKL 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 Labuan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brunei International Airport | WBSB | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Limbang Airport | WBGJ | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Kota Kinabalu International Airport | WBKK | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Mulu Airport | WBMU | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Marudi Airport | WBGM | 161 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Labuan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 101 ft field elevation of Labuan 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 Labuan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Labuan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Labuan Airport is WBKL, and its IATA code is LBU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Labuan Airport above sea level?
Labuan Airport sits at an elevation of 101 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 Labuan Airport located?
The airport lies at 5.3017, 115.2483 — in Labuan, Labuan (Federal Territory), Malaysia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Brunei International Airport, about 53 km away.
Does WBKL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WBKL 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 Labuan Airport?
Labuan Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 9,006 ft (2745 m) with a ASP surface.