IATA Code | BTU | ICAO Code | WBGB |
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City | Bintulu | Country/Region | Malaysia (MY) |
Type |
Airport (Aerodrome, Airfield) CustomsCustoms Airport: An airport where customs officials are stationed. The customs airport serves as the gateway for air cargo, where customs procedures are carried out for international air freight. |
Hub for | |
Latitude | 3.12385 | Longitude | 113.02 |
Time Zone | +08:00 | Phone Number | +60 86-339 163 |
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Bintulu Airport (IATA code: BTU, ICAO code: WBGB) is an airport serving Bintulu, a town in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. The airport is located 5 km (3.1 mi), 23 km (14 mi) by road, southwest of the city, and although small, it is able to handle planes as large as a Boeing 747.
In 2008, the airport handled 417,918 passengers and 16,787 aircraft movements. In September 2005, first low-cost airline in Malaysia, AirAsia started operating in Bintulu airport. FlyAsianXpress (FAX), subsidiary company for AirAsia has taken over major domestic routes linking Bintulu, started its operation on 1 August 2006, until 30 September 2007. Bintulu Airport is also one of 11 work package contract (WPCs) as its junction will be part of it.
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