Lahad Datu Airport
Airport Airport
Lahad Datu Airport is a regional airport in Sabah, Malaysia, serving scheduled domestic flights within Malaysian Borneo. The terminal is small and designed for short-haul passenger traffic.
Getting to and From Lahad Datu Airport #
Ground transport is by taxi or pre-arranged transfer to Lahad Datu town and surrounding areas; travel times are generally short (minutes to tens of minutes depending on destination).
- Taxis: Local taxis available; fares vary.
- Hotel transfers: Many hotels provide pickups-confirm before arrival.
- Driving: Road connections to the town and nearby destinations are straightforward.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Lahad Datu Airport #
Facilities are basic and designed for regional services: check-in counters, seating, restrooms and limited snack options. Extensive retail or lounge facilities are not typical.
- Lounges: Unlikely.
- Food & drink: Small kiosks or vending machines.
- Wi‑Fi & charging: Limited availability; bring chargers.
- Accessibility: Basic accessibility features are usually present; request assistance ahead if needed.
Weather & Climate near Lahad Datu Airport #
Lahad Datu 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 (2030 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (248 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (205 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (162 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (166 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (186 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (231 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
