Regional airport · Sandakan, Malaysia
Sandakan
- Elevation
- 46 ft
- Coordinates
- 5°54′N 118°04′E
- Local time
- Asia/Kuching
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Field information
WBKS runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Sandakan (WBKS/SDK) has one runway, 08/26, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: 2300-1400Z daily. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at WBKS, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Asia/Kuching
Country
Malaysia
MY
Municipality
Sandakan
Elevation
46 ft
Position
5.9009, 118.0590
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Operating hours
2300-1400Z daily
Runways · WBKS
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,202 ft (2,500 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at WBKS.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sandakan (WBKS / SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. WBKS is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at WBKS
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Malaysia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Malaysia. Applicable permit lead times for Malaysia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Malaysia are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at WBKS
Direct FBO and handler coordination at WBKS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at WBKS
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at WBKS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to WBKS
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for WBKS: 5° 54′ 3″ N 118° 3′ 32″ E; elevation 46 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Sandakan
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Sandakan. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at WBKS.
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Cargo Operations at WBKS
Support for freighter operations into WBKS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Sandakan — one desk for the whole trip.