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Sandakan Airport

Medium airport  Sandakan, Malaysia

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IATA SDKICAO WBKSID WBKS
Sandakan Airport

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Overview

Sandakan Airport (IATA: SDK, ICAO: WBKS) is a domestic airport located in Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia, approximately 14 km (8.7 mi)) west of the town center. It serves as an important gateway for both passenger and cargo traffic, supporting the local economy and regional tourism. In 2022, the airport handled 621,513 passengers and recorded 10,876 flight movements, making it the 12th busiest airport in Malaysia. The airport was originally built by the Japanese during World War II and was later repurposed for civilian use to aid in the post-war reconstruction of the region.

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Runways
1
Longest runway
8,202 ft
Elevation
46 ft
Passengers / year
950,861
Radio freq.
3

Suitable for

✈️ Commercial airliners🛩️ Private & business jets📏 Longest runway 8,202 ft

Where is it

📍 5.900899887084961, 118.05899810791016 · Open detailed map

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Details

RegionSabah
ContinentAsia
Coordinates5.900899887084961, 118.05899810791016

Wikipedia

Runways (1)

DesignationLengthWidthSurface
08/268,202 ft148 ftASP

Airlines

2 airlines operate scheduled flights from Sandakan Airport.

AirAsiaMalaysia Airlines

Flights from Sandakan Airport

4 direct destinations from Sandakan Airport.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)Kudat Airport (KUD)Tawau Airport (TWU)

Routes data: OpenFlights (ODbL).

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sandakan Airport?
Sandakan Airport is a medium airport located in Sandakan, Malaysia. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 8,202 ft.

What is the airport code of Sandakan Airport?
Its IATA code is SDK and its ICAO code is WBKS.

Which airlines fly from Sandakan Airport?
2 airlines operate scheduled flights from Sandakan Airport, serving 4 direct destinations.

Sandakan Airport is a medium airport located in Sandakan, Malaysia. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 8,202 ft.