Federal territory island airport serving Labuan, Malaysia.
Opened
1969
Location
Labuan, Malaysia
Labuan Airport (IATA: LBU, ICAO: WBKL) is a domestic and regional airport serving Labuan Federal Territory, a small island off the northwest coast of Borneo, Malaysia. It connects Labuan to major Malaysian cities and serves as an important gateway for the island's offshore oil and gas industry workers and business travelers.
The airport handles a modest volume of passengers annually and is operated under the Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) network. Its runway and facilities support turboprop and narrowbody jet aircraft typical of short-haul Southeast Asian routes.
Labuan itself is a free port and international offshore financial centre, making the airport strategically significant for commercial and government travel in the region.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and regional international flights.
Getting to & from
Taxis and rental cars are the primary ground transport options connecting the airport to Labuan town center, approximately 4 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Malaysia Airlines and MASwings are among the primary carriers operating scheduled services at Labuan Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Labuan is a Federal Territory and free port, boosting airport traffic from offshore oil and gas personnel.
- ›The airport is managed by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB).
- ›Labuan Airport serves as a key link to Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, and other Borneo destinations.
- ›The island's duty-free status attracts both leisure and business travelers through the airport.
- ›Runway length accommodates narrowbody jet aircraft such as the ATR 72 and Boeing 737 series.
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