Lahad Datu Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Lahad Datu, Malaysia. Its IATA code is LDU and its ICAO code is WBKD. The airport lies at an elevation of 45 ft (14 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 4,498 ft (1,371 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Makassar time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LDU
- ICAO code
- WBKD
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 45 ft (14 m)
- Coordinates
- 5.0324, 118.3238
- Time zone
- Asia/Makassar
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4,498 ft · 1,371 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Lahad Datu Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TMG Tomanggong Airport | Tomanggong, Malaysia | 55 km · 34 mi |
| TWU Tawau Airport | Tawau, Malaysia | 83 km · 52 mi |
| SDK Sandakan Airport | Sandakan, Malaysia | 101 km · 63 mi |
| TWT Sanga Sanga Airport | Bongao, Philippines | 157 km · 98 mi |
| TRK Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB | Tarakan, Indonesia | 208 km · 129 mi |
| LNU Robert Atty Bessing | Malinau, Indonesia | 249 km · 155 mi |
| TJS Tanjung Harapan Airport | Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island, Indonesia | 266 km · 165 mi |
| KUD Kudat Airport | Kudat, Malaysia | 267 km · 166 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LDU. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 1,642 | 1,021 | 887 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 3,901 | 2,424 | 2,106 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,043 | 2,512 | 2,183 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,068 | 3,149 | 2,736 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 5,540 | 3,442 | 2,991 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,054 | 4,383 | 3,809 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,605 | 5,968 | 5,186 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,261 | 6,376 | 5,541 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 10,962 | 6,811 | 5,919 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 11,407 | 7,088 | 6,159 | View route |
| LHR London | 11,487 | 7,138 | 6,203 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,660 | 7,866 | 6,836 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,789 | 9,189 | 7,985 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,094 | 9,379 | 8,150 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 15,102 | 9,384 | 8,155 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 17,399 | 10,811 | 9,395 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 122.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Lahad Datu Airport?
The IATA code of Lahad Datu Airport is LDU and its ICAO code is WBKD.
Where is Lahad Datu Airport located?
Lahad Datu Airport is in Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia, at 5.0324, 118.3238.
What time zone is Lahad Datu Airport in?
Lahad Datu Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Makassar. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Lahad Datu Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 4,498 ft (1,371 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Lahad Datu Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Tomanggong Airport (TMG), about 55 km (34 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.