Tawau Airport

WBKW / TWU

Tawau, MY

Last Updated
Nov 3, 02:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
7kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR WBKW 030200Z 18007KT 080V230 9999 SCT016 29/24 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 57ft
SCT 1,600ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,657ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF WBKW 022300Z 0300/0400 15006KT 9999 FEW016 PROB30 TEMPO 0308/0311 5000 TSRA FEW015CB SCT027
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km
08:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+6h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Thunderstorm Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BKW
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
8,800 ft 155 ft ASP 58°
↑ 3.5kt ↔ 6.1kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Tawau Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: WBKW
IATA Code: TWU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 57 ft MSL

Location

City: Tawau
Country: MY
Latitude: 4.313380°
Longitude: 118.121520°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-8

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 8,800 ft
Width: 155 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
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About Tawau Airport

Tawau Airport (WBKW/TWU) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Tawau, MY. The facility operates at an elevation of 57 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (06/24) 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.