Brunei Intl (WBSB/BWN) — Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Intl (WBSB/BWN) serves Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (03/21). Field elevation is 73 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: WBSB
- Name: Brunei Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 4.9442
- Longitude: 114.928001
- Elevation: 73 ft
- Country: Brunei Darussalam
- Municipality: Bandar Seri Begawan
- IATA Code: BWN
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: WBFC
- Timezone: Asia/Brunei
- Distance from City: 6.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 03/21
- Designation: 03/21
- Dimensions: 12000 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 70/F/C/W/T
- Lighting: HIRL, REIL, PAPI
- NAVAIDs: NDB BR 318 kHz, VOR-DME BRU 112.00 MHz, ILS/DME RWY 21
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (RWY 21), NDB (RWY 03), VOR/DME
- Remarks: Taxiway width 23m. ARFF Cat 9 H24. Threshold elevations: RWY 03 20ft, RWY 21 72ft
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.700 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 121.300 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: APP 121.300 MHz (also: TWR 118.700 MHz, 121.900, 126.800 MHz
- ATIS: 126.800 MHz
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Notified hours 2300-1600 UTC (0700-0000 local). ATS/security/AIS/MET are H24. Fuelling H24. PPR required outside notified hours via DCA Brunei
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +673 2 330142
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +673 2 332337
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.dca.gov.bn
- Remarks: Fax: +673 2 331706 / +673 2 331157. AFS: WBSBYAYX. Department of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications, Brunei International Airport, BB2513
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +673 2 330142
- Remarks: PPR required outside notified hours 2300-1600 UTC. Contact DCA Brunei. Landing permit may be required for private/charter flights. JetMate Aviation handles slot coordination ([email protected], +44 122 8588 882)
Customs
- Open: 23:00
- Close: 16:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Same hours as aerodrome: 2300-1600 UTC (0700-0000 local). PPR outside these hours via DCA Brunei. Full CIQ available
Fees
- Landing Fee: Tiered by MTOW in BND per 500kg: ≤5t 2.50; 5-45t 25.00+3.30/500kg; 45-90t 289.00+3.90/500kg; >90t 640.00+4.40/500kg
- Parking Fee: 0.40 BND per 10 sqm per 24h. First 3h free. Based on aircraft footprint (wingspan x length)
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: BND
- Remarks: 50% surcharge on landing fee for movements outside notified hours (min BND 50). Alternate availability fee: 25% of landing charge per 6h (min BND 50). Passenger service charge: BND 5 BIMP-EAGA / BND 12 other destinations. AIP GEN 4.1 dated 05 Sept 2011
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Supplied by Brunei Shell Petroleum. Bowser refuelling available 2330-1430 UTC daily. Aviation oils also available (ASO W120/W100, ASTO-390/750)
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ available. 12 emigration + 14 immigration counters. Currency declaration required for BND 15,000+. Same hours as aerodrome (2300-1600 UTC)
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No formal curfew. Movements outside notified hours (1600-2300 UTC / 0000-0700 local) require PPR and incur 50% surcharge. ARFF Cat 9 H24
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of WBSB?
- Brunei Intl operates from 23:00 to 16:00 (on request).
- What is the tower frequency at WBSB?
- The tower frequency at Brunei Intl is 118.7 MHz.
- What fuel is available at WBSB?
- Brunei Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Is customs available at WBSB?
- Yes, customs at Brunei Intl is available from 23:00 to 16:00.
- Does WBSB require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required and PPR is required at Brunei Intl.
- Where is WBSB located?
- Brunei Intl (WBSB) is located in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.
- What is the IATA code for WBSB?
- The IATA code for Brunei Intl is BWN.
- How long is the runway at WBSB?
- The main runway at Brunei Intl (03/21) measures 12000 X 150.
- Does WBSB have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Brunei Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 03/21.
- Is WBSB a port of entry?
- Yes, Brunei Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.