TWU
Tawau Airport
Tawau · MalaysiaICAO WBKW
Tawau Airport (TWU) is an airport serving Tawau, Malaysia, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 4° 19' 12.6" N, 118° 7' 40.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 57 feet (17 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (GMT+8).
Destinations
5
Airlines
2
Elevation ft
57/ 17m
Asia/Kuala Lumpur
GMT+8
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Airport Details
IATA Code
TWU
ICAO Code
WBKW
City
Tawau
Country
Malaysia
Elevation
57 ft
Local Time
02:45 AM (GMT+8)
Coordinates
Latitude:4.3202°
Longitude:118.1280°
Popular Routes from TWU
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKI | Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | 181 mi | 0h 51m | short-haul | 74 kg | View |
| KUL | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 1,139 mi | 2h 49m | medium-haul | 286 kg | View |
| JHB | Johor Bahru, Malaysia | 1,015 mi | 2h 35m | medium-haul | 255 kg | View |
| SDK | Sandakan, Malaysia | 109 mi | 0h 42m | short-haul | 45 kg | View |
| TRK | Taraken, Indonesia | 78 mi | 0h 39m | short-haul | 32 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at TWU
2 active airlines serving Tawau Airport.
AirAsia
AKMalaysia
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Tawau Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahad Datu Airport | LDU | Lahad Datu | Malaysia | 82 km |
| Juwata Airport | TRK | Taraken | Indonesia | 126 km |
| Sandakan Airport | SDK | Sandakan | Malaysia | 175 km |
| Bakalalan Airport | BKM | Bakalalan | Malaysia | 281 km |
| Kalimarau Airport | BEJ | Tanjung Redep-Borneo Island | Indonesia | 252 km |
| Bario Airport | BBN | Bario | Malaysia | 301 km |
| Lawas Airport | LWY | Lawas | Malaysia | 307 km |
| Long Seridan Airport | ODN | Long Seridan | Malaysia | 344 km |
Other Airports in Malaysia
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
AORAlor Setar
Bakalalan Airport
BKMBakalalan
Bario Airport
BBNBario
Bintulu Airport
BTUBintulu
Sultan Azlan Shah Airport
IPHIpoh
Senai International Airport
JHBJohor Bahru
Kerteh Airport
KTEKerteh
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
KBRKota Bahru
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
BKIKota Kinabalu
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
KULKuala Lumpur
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport
SZBKuala Lumpur
Sultan Mahmud Airport
TGGKuala Terengganu
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 4° 19' 12.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 118° 7' 40.8" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 4.320160
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 118.127998
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- UTC Offset
- GMT+8
- Current Local Time
- 02:45 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 57 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 17 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Tawau Airport?
The IATA code for Tawau Airport is TWU, and its ICAO code is WBKW. The airport is located in Tawau, Malaysia.
How many destinations can you fly to from TWU?
There are 5 direct destinations available from Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia.
What airlines fly from TWU?
There are 2 airlines operating from TWU, including AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines.
What timezone is Tawau Airport in?
Tawau Airport is in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone (GMT+8). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Tawau Airport?
Tawau Airport sits at an elevation of 57 feet (17 meters) above sea level.
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