Sandakan Airport

WBKS / SDK

Sandakan, MY

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
5kt
300°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

WBKS 141000Z 30005KT 230V330 9999 FEW016 FEW017CB 29/26 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 46ft
FEW 1,600ft AGL
FEW 1,700ft AGL (CB)
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,646ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,700ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,746ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF WBKS 140500Z 1406/1506 35005KT 9999 FEW016 TEMPO 1414/1418 5000 TSRA FEW010 FEW016CB SCT030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:42Z BASE
+0h
VFR 350° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
14:00Z TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Thunderstorm Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BKS
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
8,202 ft 148 ft ASP 81°
↓ 3.9kt ↔ 3.1kt
141° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sandakan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: WBKS
IATA Code: SDK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 46 ft MSL

Location

City: Sandakan
Country: MY
Latitude: 5.900900°
Longitude: 118.058998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-8

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Sandakan Airport

Sandakan Airport (WBKS/SDK) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Sandakan, MY. The facility operates at an elevation of 46 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (08/26) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.