4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Compared to larger airports, there are fewer nearby hotels and lodging choices within a short distance of the terminal.”
Junn S5★ on Google
Airports / Malaysia / LDU
Medium airport · LDU
Lahad Datu Airport.
Lahad Datu, Malaysia · 45 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
402 ratings
0
Operators based
45
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Lahad Datu, MalaysiaELEV 45 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
402
Google reviews
ratings on Google
45
Field elevation
feet above sea level
45
Nearest alternate
nm to TWU
Field standing
45 nm
To the nearest alternate
Tawau Airport (TWU).
Overview
Lahad Datu Airport (WBKD / LDU) is a mid-sized airport serving Lahad Datu, Malaysia. The field lies at an elevation of 45 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
LDU has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Tawau Airport (TWU, 45 nm), Sandakan Airport (SDK, 54 nm), and Sanga Sanga Airport (TWT, 85 nm). LDU offers a single 4,498-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the light jet class.
Quotes for flights out of LDU vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from LDU, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The airport is relatively small, which makes the travel experience straightforward and easy to navigate.”
Junn S5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff are usually helpful, and the airport is kept reasonably clean and functional for its size.”
Junn S5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
WBKD
IATA
LDU
FAA / Local
WBKD
Elevation
45 ft
Coordinates
5.0324° N · 118.3238° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Malaysia fields
state range 10–3,350 ft
At 45 ft, LDU sits lower than 55% of the 29 Malaysia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,498 ft
- 11/294,498 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,498 ft
LDU's 4,498 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 45nmTWUTawau AirportTawau
- 54nmSDKSandakan AirportSandakan
- 85nmTWTSanga Sanga AirportBongao
- 112nmTRKJuwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFBTarakan
- 146nmBKIKota Kinabalu International AirportKota Kinabalu
- 172nmJOLJolo AirportJolo
Location
Open the full mapWBKD · Lahad Datu Airport · Lahad Datu, Malaysia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LDU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,945 nm | 11h 54m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,188 nm | 12h 28m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,329 nm | 15h 7m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,570 nm | 15h 41m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,825 nm | 16h 16m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,865 nm | 16h 22m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,911 nm | 16h 28m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,923 nm | 16h 30m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LDU?
- Lahad Datu Airport's longest paved runway is 4,498 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LDU?
- Lahad Datu Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,498 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LDU?
- The closest alternate is Tawau Airport (TWU), about 45 nm away, followed by Sandakan Airport (SDK) at 54 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LDU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 11h 54m (4,945 nm), Anchorage about 12h 28m (5,188 nm), Seattle about 15h 7m (6,329 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.