Sibu Airport (SBW): Codes, Runways & Location
Sibu Airport (IATA: SBW · ICAO: WBGS) is a medium-sized airport serving Sibu, Malaysia. It lies at 2.2616° N, 111.9850° E, 122 ft (37 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sibu Airport
Sibu Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Sibu in Malaysia. It is identified by the IATA code SBW and the ICAO code WBGS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sibu Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2754 m (9036 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, 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 122 ft (37 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mukah Airport (MKM) about 69 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 ≈ 2,754 m — wide-body capable
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Seaports near Sibu Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Sibu Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sibu Airport
Where is Sibu Airport located?
Sibu Airport is located in Sibu, Malaysia. Its coordinates are 2.2616° N, 111.9850° E.
What is the airport code for Sibu Airport?
Sibu Airport has an IATA code of SBW and an ICAO code of WBGS.
How long is the runway at Sibu Airport?
Sibu Airport's longest runway is about 2754 m (9036 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Sibu Airport have?
Sibu Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sibu Airport a major airport?
Sibu Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Sibu Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →