Regional airport · Tawau, Malaysia
Tawau
- Elevation
- 57 ft
- Coordinates
- 4°19′N 118°07′E
- Local time
- Asia/Kuching
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Field information
WBKW runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Tawau (WBKW/TWU) has one runway, 06/24, 8,800 ft (2,682 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. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at WBKW, 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
Tawau
Elevation
57 ft
Position
4.3134, 118.1215
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Operating hours
2300-1400Z
Runways · WBKW
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,800 ft (2,682 m) | 155 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at WBKW.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Tawau (WBKW / TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. WBKW 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 WBKW
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 WBKW
Direct FBO and handler coordination at WBKW covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at WBKW
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at WBKW is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to WBKW
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for WBKW: 4° 18′ 48″ N 118° 7′ 17″ E; elevation 57 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Tawau
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Tawau. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at WBKW.
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Cargo Operations at WBKW
Support for freighter operations into WBKW covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
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Operating into WBKW?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Tawau — one desk for the whole trip.