Lawas Airport (LWY): Codes, Runways & Location
Lawas Airport (IATA: LWY · ICAO: WBGW) is a small airport serving Lawas, Malaysia. It lies at 4.8492° N, 115.4080° E, 5 ft (2 m) above sea level.
Overview of Lawas Airport
Lawas Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Lawas in Malaysia. It is identified by the IATA code LWY and the ICAO code WBGW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Lawas Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 686 m (2251 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support light general-aviation aircraft, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. The field elevation is 5 ft (2 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sipitang Airport (SPT) about 30 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 ≈ 686 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Lawas Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Lawas Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lawas Airport
Where is Lawas Airport located?
Lawas Airport is located in Lawas, Malaysia. Its coordinates are 4.8492° N, 115.4080° E.
What is the airport code for Lawas Airport?
Lawas Airport has an IATA code of LWY and an ICAO code of WBGW.
How long is the runway at Lawas Airport?
Lawas Airport's longest runway is about 686 m (2251 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Lawas Airport have?
Lawas Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset.
Is Lawas Airport a major airport?
Lawas Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Lawas Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →