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Sibu Airport
Sibu, Malaysia

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SBWmedium airport
Sibu Airport
Sibu, Malaysia
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Gateway to Sarawak's third-largest city on Borneo.
Opened
1950
Location
Sibu, Malaysia
Sibu Airport (IATA: SBW, ICAO: WBGS) is a domestic and regional airport serving Sibu, the third-largest city in the Malaysian state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo. It plays an important role in connecting Sibu to other parts of Malaysia, given the limited road infrastructure in much of Sarawak.
The airport is operated by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) and handles a modest but steady volume of passenger traffic, primarily from domestic routes to Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, and other Sarawak destinations. Sibu serves as a commercial and timber trade hub, and the airport supports both business and leisure travelers.
The airport features a single terminal building with basic passenger amenities. Its runway is capable of handling narrow-body jet aircraft, and MASwings and Malaysia Airlines are among the carriers providing regular service.
Terminals
Sibu Airport operates with a single terminal building handling both arrivals and departures for domestic and regional flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 25 kilometres from Sibu city centre, accessible primarily by taxi and private vehicle.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving Sibu Airport include Malaysia Airlines and MASwings, offering connections to Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Miri, and other destinations within Malaysia.
Notable facts
- ›Sibu is known as the 'Swan City' of Sarawak, reflecting the city's Foochow Chinese heritage.
- ›The airport is managed by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB).
- ›Sibu Airport primarily handles domestic traffic within Malaysia, with limited regional connections.
- ›The surrounding region is heavily forested, making air travel a critical transport link for many communities.
- ›MASwings operates turboprop services from Sibu to smaller interior destinations in Sarawak.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
Route map (6 destinations)








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Airlines serving this airport
Routes
SBW → JHBAK · 320
SBW → KCHAK · 320
SBW → KULAK · 320
SBW → BKIMH · AT7
SBW → MYYMH · AT7
SBW → BTUMH · AT7
SBW → KCHMH · 738
SBW → KULMH · 738
SBW → KULOD · 739
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Latest news
thresholdx.net· 5/4/2026
The Secret Studio Releases Sibu Airport for MSFS
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Borneo Post· 9/2/2026
Sibu Airport flight operations unaffected as visibility improves amid haze
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Borneo Post· 9/19/2026
Time to upgrade Sibu airport’s landing system
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Flightradar24· 4/1/2014
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The Straits Times· 4/9/2017
Malaysia Airlines plane skids off runway during landing at Sibu Airport: Report
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thresholdx.net· 10/18/2023
MFSG Releases Sibu Airport for MSFS
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