Lawas Airport Guide

IATA LWYICAO WBGWLawasUpdated 2026-10-13

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Lawas Airport serves Lawas, the capital of Lawas District in the Limbang Division of Sarawak, East Malaysia. The ICAO code is WBGW. The airfield sits at about 1.5 m (5 ft) above sea level, close to a river, and the town is roughly 200 km by road from Kota Kinabalu in neighbouring Sabah.

It is a public STOLport, a short take-off and landing airfield, with one bitumen runway, 01/19, 758 m (2,487 ft) long. The Government of Malaysia owns the airport and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad operates it. AirBorneo flies from Lawas to Ba'kelalan, Kota Kinabalu, Limbang and Miri.

Riverbank erosion has been reported beside the site, which is considered unsafe, and a plan exists to relocate the airport. In August 2011 a MASwings Twin Otter lost its nose landing gear on landing at Lawas, and all 18 people aboard escaped unharmed.

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Key facts

Size: 1 runway
Location: 4.849, 115.408
Operator: Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad
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Terminals

1 terminal

Lawas Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Lawas Airport Terminal, handling domestic flights for around 1 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.

Lawas Airport TerminalDomestic
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Nearby cities

1 city

Lawas Airport is closest to Lawas (2 km north). With 1 town or city within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Lawas Airport?

Lawas Airport uses the following codes: IATA: LWY, ICAO: WBGW. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Lawas Airport located?

Lawas Airport is located in Lawas, Sarawak, Malaysia. The airport coordinates are 4.8492°, 115.4080°.

What services are available at Lawas Airport?

Lawas Airport offers: 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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