Bintulu Airport — Bintulu, Malaysia
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Distance & flight time from BTU
Bintulu Airport
Bintulu Airport serves Bintulu, a coastal city in Sarawak, Malaysia, on the island of Borneo, home to a major liquefied natural gas export industry. The airport, coded BTU, is set at 74 feet in elevation, and traffic moves across a single runway shared by cargo flights and regular passenger service tied closely to the energy sector. Domestic routes from BTU connect Bintulu to Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, and Kuala Lumpur, serving both local residents and workers employed by the LNG plants and related industries based in the area. Given Bintulu's distance from Sarawak's other major cities, the airport remains a vital piece of infrastructure for the wider region's economy.
Runways at Bintulu Airport (BTU)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 9006 ft (2745 m) | 147 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Bintulu Airport (BTU)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.8 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.8 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 122.3 MHz |
Airports near Bintulu Airport (BTU)
- Mukah Airport (MKM) — 111.7 km (69.4 mi)
- Sibu Airport (SBW) — 149.7 km (93.0 mi)
- Miri Airport (MYY) — 171.1 km (106.3 mi)
- Marudi Airport (MUR) — 186.8 km (116.1 mi)
- Mulu Airport (MZV) — 223.2 km (138.7 mi)
- Pangsuma Airport (PSU) — 254.7 km (158.3 mi)
- Bario Airport (BBN) — 281.2 km (174.7 mi)
- Limbang Airport (LMN) — 289.5 km (179.9 mi)
Energy sector workers flying to Bintulu's LNG plants search BTU constantly, since Bintulu Airport offers the most direct path into this industrial coastal city. Others compare the code against Miri or Kuching when planning trips across Sarawak's scattered coastline.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bintulu Airport?
The IATA code for Bintulu Airport is BTU.
What is the ICAO code for Bintulu Airport?
The ICAO code for Bintulu Airport is WBGB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.