Bintulu Airport

BTU / WBGB

IATA Code
BTU
ICAO Code
WBGB
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Bintulu Airport (IATA: BTU) is a regional airport serving Bintulu in Sarawak, Malaysia. It handles mainly domestic flights connecting Bintulu with other Sarawak and Malaysian Borneo destinations.

The facility is organized around a single terminal serving domestic operations; passenger volumes are moderate for a regional airport and airport services focus on short-haul needs.

Bintulu Airport
Elevation: 22 m
3.1239, 113.0200
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Terminal Guide for Bintulu Airport #

A single terminal building handles arrivals and departures with basic passenger services and check-in counters. Boarding commonly uses remote stands and stairs for turboprop and smaller jet aircraft. There are limited lounge or premium facilities.

Getting to and From Bintulu Airport #

The airport is a short drive from Bintulu town; taxis and private transfers are the usual ways to reach hotels and the waterfront.

  • Taxi/private transfer: The most practical option for reaching Bintulu town centre and local hotels.
  • Car/rental: Car hire is useful for regional travel; driving distances are short between airport and town.
  • Bus: Local buses may provide connections but services can be infrequent-confirm local timetables if using public transport.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Bintulu Airport #

Facilities include standard domestic airport amenities: check-in counters, waiting areas, toilets and a small selection of food outlets. There are no large international-style duty-free shops or extensive lounges. Charging points and Wi‑Fi availability vary-bring a power bank if you need continuous device charging.

Tips for Bintulu Airport #

  • MASwings and other regional carriers often operate here-check flight days and times in advance.
  • The airport lies close to Bintulu town-taxis are quick and the most convenient way to reach hotels and the waterfront.
  • If continuing to remote interiors of Sarawak, confirm baggage rules and check-in cutoffs for turboprop flights.

Weather & Climate near Bintulu Airport #

Climate

Bintulu Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (3392 mm/year), wettest in December.

Air Quality: AQI 55 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 23° - 30° 26° 359 mm overcast 92% 2.0 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.8h
February Good 23° - 30° 26° 237 mm overcast 91% 1.8 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.9h
March Acceptable 23° - 31° 27° 225 mm overcast 90% 1.8 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
April Acceptable 23° - 31° 32° 224 mm overcast 91% 1.7 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.1h
May Acceptable 24° - 32° 33° 223 mm overcast 91% 1.5 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.2h
June Acceptable 23° - 32° 32° 240 mm overcast 90% 1.9 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.2h
July Acceptable 23° - 31° 31° 227 mm overcast 90% 2.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.2h
August Acceptable 23° - 31° 32° 263 mm overcast 89% 2.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.1h
September Acceptable 23° - 31° 31° 289 mm overcast 90% 2.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.0h
October Acceptable 23° - 31° 27° 333 mm overcast 91% 1.7 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.9h
November Acceptable 23° - 31° 27° 359 mm overcast 92% 2.0 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.8h
December Acceptable 23° - 30° 27° 413 mm overcast 92% 2.3 m/s 2.0 very high 11.8h

Nearby Cities #

Bintulu
Bintulu
5 km away