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Lahad Datu Airport

Lahad Datu, Malaysia

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Lahad Datu Airport

Lahad Datu, Malaysia

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Gateway to eastern Sabah's wildlife and coastal region.

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Lahad Datu, Malaysia

Lahad Datu Airport is a domestic airport located in Lahad Datu, a town on the east coast of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. It serves as an important air link for a region known for its proximity to the Danum Valley Conservation Area and the Tabin Wildlife Reserve, making it a key entry point for ecotourists and researchers. The airport handles scheduled domestic flights connecting Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu, the state capital of Sabah. Given the limited road infrastructure in parts of eastern Sabah, air travel plays a significant role in regional connectivity. Lahad Datu gained international attention in 2013 due to an armed incursion by the Royal Sulu Army, which temporarily affected security and operations in the area. The airport itself remains a modest facility primarily serving the local population and nature tourism sector.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building catering to domestic passenger traffic.

Getting to & from

Taxis and private vehicles are the main ground transport options between the airport and Lahad Datu town center.

Airlines here

MASwings operates scheduled domestic services at Lahad Datu Airport, connecting it primarily to Kota Kinabalu.

Notable facts

›Serves as a key access point for the Danum Valley Conservation Area, a world-renowned biodiversity hotspot.
›The airport is located on the east coast of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo.
›Lahad Datu was the site of the 2013 Lahad Datu standoff, a significant security incident in Malaysia.
›MASwings, a subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, is the primary carrier serving the airport.
›The surrounding region is home to endangered wildlife including the Bornean orangutan and pygmy elephant.

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LDU → BKIMH · AT7

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Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 721 routes

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Lahad Datu Airport is an airport located in the southeastern part of the Malaysian state of Sabah. The airport, which is situated approximately 1 km (0.62 mi) from downtown Lahad Datu, serves the town of Lahad Datu and its neighbouring districts such as Kinabatangan, FELDA Sahabat, and Kunak. The airport can accommodate aircraft as large as the ATR72, and the terminal building can handle up to 100,000 passengers annually. In 2016, the airport handled 140,077 passengers and 3,713 aircraft movements.

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