Airports / Malaysia / MZV
Mulu Airport.
Mulu, Malaysia · 80 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
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143 ratings
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Operators based
80
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
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Field standing
#5 / 29
Malaysia airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 143 Google ratings , ranked against 29 rated Malaysia fields.
29 nm
To the nearest alternate
Marudi Airport (MUR), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Mulu Airport (WBMU / MZV) sits in Mulu, Malaysia, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 80 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into MZV for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Marudi Airport (MUR, 29 nm), Bario Airport (BBN, 45 nm), and Limbang Airport (LMN, 47 nm). With a single 4,921-foot paved runway, MZV can typically accommodate aircraft as large as midsize jets.
Charter pricing from MZV depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Mulu.
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Field capability
ICAO
WBMU
IATA
MZV
FAA / Local
WBMU
Elevation
80 ft
Coordinates
4.0483° N · 114.8050° 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 80 ft, MZV sits higher than 66% of the 29 Malaysia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,921 ft
- 03/214,921 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,921 ft
MZV's 4,921 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize 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.
- 29nmMURMarudi AirportMarudi
- 45nmBBNBario AirportBario
- 47nmLMNLimbang AirportLimbang
- 52nmMYYMiri AirportMiri
- 54nmBWNBrunei International AirportBandar Seri Begawan
- 80nmLBULabuan AirportLabuan
Location
Open the full mapWBMU · Mulu Airport · Mulu, Malaysia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MZV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,163 nm | 12h 24m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,341 nm | 12h 49m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,503 nm | 15h 31m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,764 nm | 16h 8m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 7,022 nm | 16h 44m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,037 nm | 16h 46m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 7,091 nm | 16h 53m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,114 nm | 16h 57m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MZV?
- Mulu Airport's longest paved runway is 4,921 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize 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 MZV?
- Mulu Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,921 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MZV?
- The closest alternate is Marudi Airport (MUR), about 29 nm away, followed by Bario Airport (BBN) at 45 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MZV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 12h 24m (5,163 nm), Anchorage about 12h 49m (5,341 nm), Seattle about 15h 31m (6,503 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.