Sibu Airport

WBGS / SBW

Sibu, MY

Last Updated
May 14, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR WBGS 142300Z VRB02KT 9999 -RA FEW007 SCT016 24/24 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 122 ft
FEW 700 ft AGL
SCT 1,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
822 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,722 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Sibu Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 700 ft, scattered at 1,600 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

View Full TAF
Raw TAF
TAF WBGS 141700Z 1418/1518 VRB03KT 9999 FEW018
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:29Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

Loading weather data...
Data Sources
  • • Current conditions from METAR observations
  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
  • • Data updated with each new METAR report
Chart Features
  • • Hover for exact values and timestamps
  • • Click legend items to toggle data series
  • • Zoom and pan for detailed analysis
  • • Units automatically converted to preferences
Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

N
BGS
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
13/31 9,036 ft 148 ft ASP 130° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - WBGS

5,645 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.3%
MVFR
3.4%
IFR
1.5%
LIFR
0.9%

Sibu Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 3.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 25.2% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.5°C (range: 21°C to 36°C). The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 3.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 14 kt
Calm Winds: 25.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.1%
NE
8.1%
E
10.1%
SE
15.8%
S
7.1%
SW
9.3%
W
5.9%
NW
6.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.5°C
Range: 21°C to 36°C
21°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 5,645 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sibu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: WBGS
IATA Code: SBW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 122 ft MSL

Location

City: Sibu
Country: MY
Latitude: 2.261600°
Longitude: 111.985001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 9,036 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sibu Airport

Overview

Sibu Airport serves the urban center of Sibu in Sarawak, Malaysia, functioning as a medium-sized regional airport at 122 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 2.261600, 111.985001, the airport provides essential air connectivity for the local area and surrounding regions.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Sibu Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with 94.9% of observations showing VFR conditions. The airport experiences consistent southeast winds averaging 3.4 knots, with temperatures ranging from 21°C to 36°C and an average of 26.3°C. October, September, and November represent the most stable VFR months for aviation operations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (13/31) measuring 9,036 feet with an asphalt surface. Wind patterns show a strong southeastern prevailing direction at 135 degrees, with calm conditions occurring 23.1% of the time. The low incidence of marginal or instrument flight conditions (less than 5% combined) indicates generally stable atmospheric environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 2 knots. Visibility consistently averages 10 statute miles, with extremely rare occurrences of reduced visibility (less than 3 miles) and minimal fog presence. Pilots can expect predictable approach conditions with high visual meteorological probability.

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.