Kota Kinabalu International Airport

WBKK / BKI

Kota Kinabalu, MY

Last Updated
Mar 4, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 53 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
4 kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR WBKK 042300Z 11004KT 080V140 9999 FEW014 25/23 Q1009 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 10 ft
FEW 1,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,410 ft AMSL
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (10 ft)
Pressure Alt
138 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,340 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF WBKK 041700Z 0418/0518 12005KT 9999 FEW014 BECMG 0502/0504 33006KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
02:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 330° 6 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BKK
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
12,402 ft 148 ft ASP 23°
0.0 kt 4.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - WBKK

8,097 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.8%
MVFR
4.1%
IFR
1.5%
LIFR
0.7%

Kota Kinabalu International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 4.7 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.9°C (range: 22°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, February, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 4.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 16 kt
Calm Winds: 5.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.6%
NE
4.3%
E
31.3%
SE
31.7%
S
6.9%
SW
7%
W
1.2%
NW
5.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.9°C
Range: 22°C to 34°C
22°C 34°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March February December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 8,097 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: WBKK
IATA Code: BKI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Kota Kinabalu
Country: MY
Latitude: 5.932743°
Longitude: 116.049324°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 12,402 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Overview

Kota Kinabalu International Airport serves as a critical aviation gateway in Sabah, Malaysia, located at 5.932743, 116.049324. Positioned at a low elevation of 10 ft MSL, the airport handles medium-sized aircraft operations with a substantial 12,402 ft runway. Its strategic location provides essential air connectivity for the region's transportation infrastructure.

Flying Conditions

The airport demonstrates highly consistent visual flight conditions, with 92.2% of observations supporting VFR operations. Prevailing winds from the southeast (135°) average 4.7 knots, with occasional peaks up to 16 knots. Temperature ranges between 22°C and 34°C, with a comfortable average of 26.9°C, creating generally stable flying environments.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (02/20) features an asphalt surface and offers excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Low elevation and minimal terrain variations contribute to predictable approach profiles. The geographical positioning near coastal regions suggests potential for rapid weather transitions typical of tropical maritime environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20 experiences minimal crosswind challenges, with an average crosswind component of just 3.6 knots. December, October, and November represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Pilots can expect highly reliable visibility conditions, with an average visibility of 10 statute miles and no recorded instances of significant visibility restrictions.

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.