Airport code
TWU — Tawau Airport
TWU is the IATA code for Tawau Airport, an airport serving Tawau, Malaysia. Its ICAO code is WBKW, and it operates in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone (UTC+8). The airport sits at 4.3202, 118.1280 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 57 ft (17 m).
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About Tawau Airport
Tawau Airport is an airport located 15 nautical miles north east of Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia. With increasing international connectivity, Tawau Airport has risen as a significant international gateway for the east coast of Sabah, complementing the role of Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | TWU |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | WBKW |
| Airport name | Tawau Airport |
| City | Tawau |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+8) |
| Latitude | 4.3202 |
| Longitude | 118.1280 |
| Elevation | 57 ft (17 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 8,800 ft (2,682 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Tawau Airport?
The IATA code for Tawau Airport is TWU.
What is the ICAO code for Tawau Airport?
The ICAO code for Tawau Airport is WBKW.
Where is TWU airport located?
Tawau Airport (TWU) is located in Tawau, Malaysia.
What time zone is TWU in?
Tawau Airport operates in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone, which is UTC+8.
What is the nearest airport to TWU?
The nearest airport to Tawau Airport (TWU) is Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) in Lahad Datu, about 82 km away.
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