Bintulu Airport

WBGB / BTU

Bintulu, MY

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
6 kt
340°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR WBGB 040900Z 34006KT 270V030 9999 FEW016 30/25 Q1006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 74 ft
FEW 1,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,674 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF WBGB 040500Z 0406/0506 18005KT 9999 FEW016 TEMPO 0408/0412 4000 TSRA FEW015CB SCT016
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BGB
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
9,006 ft 147 ft ASP 167°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - WBGB

3,938 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93%
MVFR
4.7%
IFR
1.7%
LIFR
0.6%

Bintulu Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 4.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 26.4% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.6°C (range: 22°C to 35°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 4.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 14 kt
Calm Winds: 26.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.8%
NE
1.4%
E
11.9%
SE
17.1%
S
1.4%
SW
5.7%
W
8.9%
NW
16.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.6°C
Range: 22°C to 35°C
22°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 3,938 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bintulu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: WBGB
IATA Code: BTU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 74 ft MSL

Location

City: Bintulu
Country: MY
Latitude: 3.123850°
Longitude: 113.019997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 9,006 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bintulu Airport

Overview

Bintulu Airport serves the eastern Malaysian state of Sarawak, located on Borneo island at coordinates 3.123850, 113.019997. The medium-sized airport sits at 74 feet mean sea level, providing critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and economic connectivity in the area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Bintulu Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 92.8% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. Pilots can expect consistent southeast winds averaging 4.7 knots, with a maximum recorded wind speed of 14 knots. Temperature ranges from 22°C to 35°C, with an average of 26.6°C, supporting stable flying environments.

Notable Features

The single runway (17/35) is 9,006 feet long with an asphalt surface, accommodating a wide range of aircraft types. Calm wind conditions occur in 25.5% of observations, while the prevailing wind direction is from 135 degrees southeast. The airport experiences minimal meteorological interference, with zero reported fog occurrences and consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35 offers exceptional wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of only 3.2 knots. September, October, and November represent the most reliable months for visual flight operations, presenting optimal approach conditions. Pilots should anticipate consistent southeastern wind patterns when planning arrivals and departures.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.