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Lawas Airport

IATA LWYICAO WBGW🇲🇾 Lawas
Coordinates
4.8492°N, 115.4080°E
Elevation
5 ft (2 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
MY-13
Time zone
Kuching(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
0.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:51
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
18:36
Civil dusk
18:59

About 12h 22m 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 Lawas Airport

Lawas Airport

Lawas Airport is a short take-off and landing (STOL) airport serving Lawas, a town in Limbang Division, Sarawak, Malaysia.

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

Live weather

WBGW

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
01 / 192,251 ft / 686 m59 ftUnlitOpen

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (3)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LAWAS ATZClass CATZGND1500 ft MSL
KOTA KINABALUSpecial useFIRGNDFL999
KOTA KINABALU TMASpecial useTMA3000 ft MSLFL245

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 Lawas Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Lawas Airport?

The ICAO code for Lawas Airport is WBGW, and its IATA code is LWY.

Where is Lawas Airport located?

Lawas Airport is small airport located in Lawas, Malaysia, at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m).

How many runways does Lawas Airport have?

Lawas Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,251 ft / 686 m.

Which airlines fly to Lawas Airport?

Airlines historically serving Lawas Airport include Malaysia Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Lawas Airport?

Historical data lists 3 nonstop destinations from Lawas Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Lawas Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Lawas Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lawas Airport is approximately 0.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Lawas Airport?

The nearest airport to Lawas Airport is Sipitang Airport (SPT), about 16.4 nm to the nne, followed by Long Sukang Airport and Meligan Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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