Labuan Airport

WBKL / LBU

Labuan, MY

Last Updated
May 15, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 27°C
3 kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR WBKL 150200Z 22003KT 130V290 9999 FEW014 29/27 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 101 ft
FEW 1,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,501 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Labuan Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,400 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,400 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 27°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)

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TAF WBKL 142300Z 1500/1600 VRB03KT 9999 FEW014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BKL
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
9,006 ft 148 ft ASP 146°
0.5 kt 3.0 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - WBKL

5,595 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.4%
MVFR
3%
IFR
1.2%
LIFR
0.5%

Labuan Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 55.5% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.4°C (range: 22°C to 35°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, April, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 14 kt
Calm Winds: 55.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.8%
NE
15.7%
E
2.9%
SE
0.3%
S
0.8%
SW
2%
W
2.9%
NW
3.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.4°C
Range: 22°C to 35°C
22°C 35°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March April February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 5,595 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Labuan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: WBKL
IATA Code: LBU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 101 ft MSL

Location

City: Labuan
Country: MY
Latitude: 5.301667°
Longitude: 115.248333°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 9,006 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Labuan Airport

Overview

Labuan Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in Labuan, Malaysia, situated at an elevation of 101 feet MSL. The airport features a single runway (14/32) extending 9,006 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting regional and local aviation operations in this maritime region.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 92.8% of observations indicating clear flying weather. Ambient temperatures range from 22°C to 33°C, averaging 27.2°C, with highly stable visibility around 10 statute miles. Wind conditions are characteristically calm, with 72.5% of observations showing minimal wind movement and a prevailing northerly direction.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic position at coordinates 5.301667, 115.248333 places it in a coastal environment with typically stable atmospheric conditions. Prevailing winds from the north average 4.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 14 knots, creating generally predictable and manageable flying conditions for most aircraft operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32 offers highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 3 knots. December, November, and January represent the optimal months for VFR flying, characterized by the most consistent and favorable meteorological conditions for approach and departure.

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.