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Medium airportScheduled service

Sibu Airport

IATA SBWICAO WBGS🇲🇾 Sibu
Coordinates
2.2616°N, 111.9850°E
Elevation
122 ft (37 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
MY-13
Time zone
Kuching(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:09
Sunrise
06:31
Sunset
18:46
Civil dusk
19:08

About 12h 14m 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 Sibu Airport

Sibu Airport

Sibu Airport is an airport located 23 km (14 mi) east south east of Sibu, a town in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. In 2018, the airport handled 1,579,528 passengers on 20,869 flights and also handled 1,443 metric tonnes of cargo. The airport is the 11th busiest airport in Malaysia, and the 3rd busiest in Sarawak in terms of passengers handled.

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

Live weather

WBGS

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
13 / 319,036 ft / 2,754 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP122.600 MHz
ATISATIS127.650 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
TWRTWR122.600 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (6)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SIBU CTRClass CCTRGND11500 ft MSL
KUCHINGSpecial useFIRGNDFL999
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
Wisma Sanyan413 ft85 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sibu Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sibu Airport?

The ICAO code for Sibu Airport is WBGS, and its IATA code is SBW.

Where is Sibu Airport located?

Sibu Airport is medium airport located in Sibu, Malaysia, at an elevation of 122 ft (37 m).

How many runways does Sibu Airport have?

Sibu Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,036 ft / 2,754 m.

Which airlines fly to Sibu Airport?

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serving Sibu Airport include AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Sibu Airport?

Historical data lists 6 nonstop destinations from Sibu Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Sibu Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sibu Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sibu Airport is approximately 0°, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sibu Airport?

The nearest airport to Sibu Airport is Mukah Airport (MKM), about 37.4 nm to the n, followed by Tanjung Manis Airport and Kapit Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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