Airport code
SDK — Sandakan Airport
SDK is the IATA code for Sandakan Airport, an airport serving Sandakan, Malaysia. Its ICAO code is WBKS, and it operates in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone (UTC+8). The airport sits at 5.9009, 118.0590 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 46 ft (14 m).
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About Sandakan Airport
Sandakan Airport is a domestic airport located in Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia, approximately 14 km (8.7 mi)) west of the town center. It serves as an important gateway for both passenger and cargo traffic, supporting the local economy and regional tourism. In 2022, the airport handled 621,513 passengers and recorded 10,876 flight movements, making it the 12th busiest airport in Malaysia.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | SDK |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | WBKS |
| Airport name | Sandakan Airport |
| City | Sandakan |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+8) |
| Latitude | 5.9009 |
| Longitude | 118.0590 |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 8,202 ft (2,500 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Sandakan Airport?
The IATA code for Sandakan Airport is SDK.
What is the ICAO code for Sandakan Airport?
The ICAO code for Sandakan Airport is WBKS.
Where is SDK airport located?
Sandakan Airport (SDK) is located in Sandakan, Malaysia.
What time zone is SDK in?
Sandakan Airport operates in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone, which is UTC+8.
What is the nearest airport to SDK?
The nearest airport to Sandakan Airport (SDK) is Tomanggong Airport (TMG) in Tomanggong, about 86 km away.
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