Bario Airport — Bario, Malaysia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Bario Airport (Bario) is BBN — its ICAO code is WBGZ.
Distance & flight time from BBN
Bario Airport
Up in Sarawak's highlands, Bario Airport carries the code BBN and sits on the island of Borneo in Malaysia. At 3,350 feet, it ranks among the higher-altitude fields in the region, and a single runway forms the entire system connecting the isolated Kelabit Highlands with the rest of Malaysia. Road access to Bario stays limited, so BBN mostly handles short hops on small aircraft rather than anything resembling commercial jet service. The village depends on this airstrip for mail, supplies, and passenger movement to a degree unmatched by most other airfields in Malaysia's network, and its listing in flight databases reflects a modest but genuinely essential piece of highland infrastructure.
Runways at Bario Airport (BBN)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 2198 ft (670 m) | 0 ft (0 m) |
Radio frequencies for Bario Airport (BBN)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Bario Airport (BBN)
- Mulu Airport (MZV) — 82.5 km (51.3 mi)
- Limbang Airport (LMN) — 130.2 km (80.9 mi)
- Marudi Airport (MUR) — 136.6 km (84.9 mi)
- Brunei International Airport (BWN) — 147.7 km (91.8 mi)
- Labuan Airport (LBU) — 176.1 km (109.4 mi)
- Miri Airport (MYY) — 177.9 km (110.5 mi)
- Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB (TRK) — 235.9 km (146.6 mi)
- Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) — 252.5 km (156.9 mi)
Trekkers planning a trip into the Kelabit Highlands search BBN to check flight schedules into Bario, since the overland route is often impractical for visitors on a schedule. A smaller number look up the code out of sheer curiosity, having spotted Bario Airport listed among Borneo's most remote fields.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bario Airport?
The IATA code for Bario Airport is BBN.
What is the ICAO code for Bario Airport?
The ICAO code for Bario Airport is WBGZ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.