Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): Codes, Runways & Location
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (IATA: BKI · ICAO: WBKK) is a large airport serving Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. It lies at 5.9327° N, 116.0493° E, 10 ft (3 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia. It is identified by the IATA code BKI and the ICAO code WBKK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3780 m (12402 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 10 ft (3 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Keningau Airport (KGU) about 65 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,780 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Where is Kota Kinabalu International Airport located?
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is located in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Its coordinates are 5.9327° N, 116.0493° E.
What is the airport code for Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
Kota Kinabalu International Airport has an IATA code of BKI and an ICAO code of WBKK.
How long is the runway at Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
Kota Kinabalu International Airport's longest runway is about 3780 m (12402 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Kota Kinabalu International Airport have?
Kota Kinabalu International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kota Kinabalu International Airport a major airport?
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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