Sandakan Airport

WBKS / SDK

Sandakan, MY

Last Updated
Nov 3, 02:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
5kt
280°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR WBKS 030200Z 28005KT 230V330 9999 FEW016 30/24 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

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

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF WBKS 022300Z 0300/0400 03007KT 9999 FEW016
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR 30° 7kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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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°
↑ 4.7kt ↔ 1.7kt
20° 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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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.