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Medium airportScheduled service

Lahad Datu Airport

IATA LDUICAO WBKD🇲🇾 Lahad Datu
Coordinates
5.0324°N, 118.3238°E
Elevation
45 ft (14 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
MY-12
Time zone
Kuching(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
0.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:39
Sunrise
06:02
Sunset
18:25
Civil dusk
18:47

About 12h 23m 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 Lahad Datu Airport

Lahad Datu Airport

Lahad Datu Airport is an airport located in the southeastern part of the Malaysian state of Sabah. The airport, which is situated approximately 1 km (0.62 mi) from downtown Lahad Datu, serves the town of Lahad Datu and its neighbouring districts such as Kinabatangan, FELDA Sahabat, and Kunak. The airport can accommodate aircraft as large as the ATR72, and the terminal building can handle up to 100,000 passengers annually. In 2016, the airport handled 140,077 passengers and 3,713 aircraft movements.

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

Live weather

WBKD

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 294,498 ft / 1,371 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR122.300 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LAHAD DATU CTRClass CCTRGND1500 ft MSL
KOTA KINABALUSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lahad Datu Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Lahad Datu Airport?

The ICAO code for Lahad Datu Airport is WBKD, and its IATA code is LDU.

Where is Lahad Datu Airport located?

Lahad Datu Airport is medium airport located in Lahad Datu, Malaysia, at an elevation of 45 ft (14 m).

How many runways does Lahad Datu Airport have?

Lahad Datu Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,498 ft / 1,371 m.

Which airlines fly to Lahad Datu Airport?

Airlines historically serving Lahad Datu Airport include Malaysia Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Lahad Datu Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Lahad Datu Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Lahad Datu Airport in?

Lahad Datu Airport is in the Asia/Kuching time zone (UTC+08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Lahad Datu Airport?

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

What airports are near Lahad Datu Airport?

The nearest airport to Lahad Datu Airport is Jeroco Airport (MY-0016), about 22.9 nm to the n, followed by Tomanggong Airport and Semporna Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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