Tawau Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Tawau, Malaysia. Its IATA code is TWU and its ICAO code is WBKW. The airport lies at an elevation of 57 ft (17 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 8,800 ft (2,682 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Makassar time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- TWU
- ICAO code
- WBKW
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 57 ft (17 m)
- Coordinates
- 4.3134, 118.1215
- Time zone
- Asia/Makassar
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,800 ft · 2,682 m | 155 ft · 47 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Tawau Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LDU Lahad Datu Airport | Lahad Datu, Malaysia | 83 km · 52 mi |
| TRK Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB | Tarakan, Indonesia | 126 km · 78 mi |
| TMG Tomanggong Airport | Tomanggong, Malaysia | 135 km · 84 mi |
| SDK Sandakan Airport | Sandakan, Malaysia | 177 km · 110 mi |
| TJS Tanjung Harapan Airport | Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island, Indonesia | 184 km · 114 mi |
| LNU Robert Atty Bessing | Malinau, Indonesia | 186 km · 116 mi |
| TWT Sanga Sanga Airport | Bongao, Philippines | 197 km · 122 mi |
| BEJ Kalimarau Airport | Tanjung Redeb - Borneo Island, Indonesia | 253 km · 157 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from TWU. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 1,603 | 996 | 866 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 3,980 | 2,473 | 2,149 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,124 | 2,562 | 2,227 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,097 | 3,167 | 2,752 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 5,488 | 3,410 | 2,964 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,069 | 4,393 | 3,817 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,640 | 5,990 | 5,205 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,206 | 6,342 | 5,511 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 11,011 | 6,842 | 5,946 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 11,457 | 7,119 | 6,186 | View route |
| LHR London | 11,541 | 7,171 | 6,231 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,729 | 7,909 | 6,873 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,872 | 9,241 | 8,030 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 15,166 | 9,424 | 8,189 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,175 | 9,430 | 8,194 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 17,322 | 10,763 | 9,353 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 123.550 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| TWR | TWR | 122.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Tawau Airport?
The IATA code of Tawau Airport is TWU and its ICAO code is WBKW.
Where is Tawau Airport located?
Tawau Airport is in Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia, at 4.3134, 118.1215.
What time zone is Tawau Airport in?
Tawau 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 Tawau Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 8,800 ft (2,682 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Tawau Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Lahad Datu Airport (LDU), about 83 km (52 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.