What is the tower frequency at WBKW?

The tower frequency at Tawau Airport is 122.5 MHz.

Does WBKW require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Tawau Airport (Malaysia).

Where is WBKW located?

Tawau Airport (WBKW) is located in Tawau, Malaysia.

What is the IATA code for WBKW?

The IATA code for Tawau Airport is TWU.

How long is the runway at WBKW?

The main runway at Tawau Airport (06/24) measures 2682x47m.

Is WBKW a port of entry?

Yes, Tawau Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Tawau Airport (WBKW/TWU) — Tawau, Malaysia

Tawau Airport (WBKW/TWU) serves Tawau, Malaysia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (06/24). Field elevation is 57 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: WBKW
Name: Tawau Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 4.32016
Longitude: 118.127998
Elevation: 57 ft
Country: Malaysia
Municipality: Tawau
IATA Code: TWU
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Kuching
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 06/24

Designation: 06/24
Dimensions: 2682x47m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 122.500 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 123.550 MHz
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; MAHB regulated
Parking Fee: MAHB regulated rates
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: MYR
Remarks: Sandakan Airport, Sandakan, Sabah. Gateway to Sepilok Orangutan Centre and Kinabatangan wildlife.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Petronas supply. Available during operational hours.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International port of entry. CIQ available.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: 00:00
Curfew End: 00:00
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Coastal airport; crosswind considerations.

Airport Services

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Malaysia Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 1d Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 3 working days before departure
Landing Lead Time: 3 working days before landing

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require CAAM notification, 1-2 days processing.

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Active NOTAMs

03/26 info

Aerodrome restriction

TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 03/26 WEF 06 AUG 2026 INCLUDED IN THIS AMENDMENT ARE CHANGES TO WBKW AD 2.2, AD 2.8, D 2.9, AD 2.15, AND AD 2 WBKW ADC, APDC AND GMC)

2026-08-06 00:00:00 2026-08-19 23:59:00

D0898/26 info

FIREWORKS DISPLAY WILL TAKE PLACE WI 5NM RADIUS CENTERED ON 042435N1178906E (DATARAN MAJLIS PERBANDARAN TAWAU)

2026-08-01 10:00:00 2026-08-01 18:00:00

D0845/26 info

MIL EXER (MILITARY FREE FALL/SPIE RI

2026-07-24 02:00:00 2026-07-25 16:00:00

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Nearby Airports

WBKA Semporna Airport 28 NM WALF Nunukan Airport 30 NM WBKD Lahad Datu Airport 44 NM WALV Bunyu Airport 54 NM WAQQ Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB 69 NM WBKM Tomanggong Airport 72 NM WBKH Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport 74 NM WBKS Sandakan Airport 95 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at WBKW?: The tower frequency at Tawau Airport is 122.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at WBKW?: Tawau Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does WBKW require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Tawau Airport (Malaysia).
Where is WBKW located?: Tawau Airport (WBKW) is located in Tawau, Malaysia.
What is the IATA code for WBKW?: The IATA code for Tawau Airport is TWU.
How long is the runway at WBKW?: The main runway at Tawau Airport (06/24) measures 2682x47m.
Is WBKW a port of entry?: Yes, Tawau Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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