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Small airport

Layang-Layang Airport

IATA LACICAO LAC🇲🇾 Pulau Layang-Layang (Swallow Reef)
Coordinates
7.3716°N, 113.8440°E
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
MY-12
Time zone
GMT-8(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
0.8° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:57
Sunrise
06:18
Sunset
18:35
Civil dusk
18:56

About 12h 17m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Layang-Layang Airport

Layang-Layang Airport

Swallow Reef, also known as Malay: Pulau Layang-Layang; Vietnamese: Đá Hoa Lau; Mandarin Chinese: 燕子島; pinyin: Yànzi Dǎo; Celerio Reef, is an oceanic atoll of the Spratly Islands administered by Malaysia.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 244,480 ft / 1,366 mUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KOTA KINABALUSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Malaysia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle20 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

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🇲🇾 More airports in Malaysia📘 Flying in Malaysia: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Layang-Layang Airport?

Layang-Layang Airport uses the IATA code LAC.

Where is Layang-Layang Airport located?

Layang-Layang Airport is small airport located in Pulau Layang-Layang (Swallow Reef), Malaysia, at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m).

How many runways does Layang-Layang Airport have?

Layang-Layang Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,480 ft / 1,366 m.

What time zone is Layang-Layang Airport in?

Layang-Layang Airport is in the Etc/GMT-8 time zone (UTC+08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Layang-Layang Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Layang-Layang Airport is approximately 0.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Layang-Layang Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.