Sibu Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Sibu, Malaysia. Its IATA code is SBW and its ICAO code is WBGS. The airport lies at an elevation of 122 ft (37 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 13/31, 9,036 ft (2,754 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Makassar time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SBW
- ICAO code
- WBGS
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 122 ft (37 m)
- Coordinates
- 2.2616, 111.9850
- Time zone
- Asia/Makassar
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 9,036 ft · 2,754 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Sibu Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MKM Mukah Airport | Mukah, Malaysia | 69 km · 43 mi |
| BTU Bintulu Airport | Bintulu, Malaysia | 150 km · 93 mi |
| PSU Pangsuma Airport | Putussibau-Borneo Island, Indonesia | 191 km · 119 mi |
| KCH Kuching International Airport | Kuching, Malaysia | 201 km · 125 mi |
| SQG Tebelian Airport | Sintang, Indonesia | 263 km · 163 mi |
| NPO Nanga Pinoh Airport | Nanga Pinoh-Borneo Island, Indonesia | 291 km · 181 mi |
| MYY Miri Airport | Miri, Malaysia | 319 km · 198 mi |
| DTD Datadawai Airport | Datadawai-Borneo Island, Indonesia | 326 km · 203 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SBW. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 894 | 555 | 483 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 4,231 | 2,629 | 2,284 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,680 | 2,908 | 2,527 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,712 | 2,928 | 2,544 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 5,744 | 3,569 | 3,101 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,567 | 4,081 | 3,546 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,278 | 5,765 | 5,010 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,494 | 5,900 | 5,127 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 10,766 | 6,690 | 5,813 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 11,214 | 6,968 | 6,055 | View route |
| LHR London | 11,334 | 7,043 | 6,120 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 13,391 | 8,321 | 7,230 | View route |
| JFK New York | 15,209 | 9,450 | 8,212 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,669 | 9,736 | 8,460 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 15,853 | 9,851 | 8,560 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,710 | 10,383 | 9,023 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 122.600 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.650 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| TWR | TWR | 122.600 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Sibu Airport?
The IATA code of Sibu Airport is SBW and its ICAO code is WBGS.
Where is Sibu Airport located?
Sibu Airport is in Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia, at 2.2616, 111.9850.
What time zone is Sibu Airport in?
Sibu 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 Sibu Airport?
The longest runway listed is 13/31, 9,036 ft (2,754 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Sibu Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Mukah Airport (MKM), about 69 km (43 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.