TWU · medium airport
Tawau Airport
Tawau, Malaysia

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TWUmedium airport
Tawau Airport
Tawau, Malaysia
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Routes out
5
Destinations
WBKW
ICAO
57 ft
Elevation
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Eastern Sabah's gateway to Tawau and the Celebes Sea.
Opened
1960
Location
Tawau, Malaysia
Tawau Airport (IATA: TWU, ICAO: WBKW) is a domestic and limited international airport serving Tawau, a port city in the eastern part of Sabah, Malaysia. It facilitates connections to Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, and other Malaysian destinations, supporting the region's palm oil, timber, and fishing industries.
The airport is operated by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) and handles a modest volume of passengers annually. It serves as an important transport link for communities in southeastern Sabah, including those near the Tawau Hills Park and the Indonesian border region.
While primarily a domestic hub, the airport has historically seen cross-border traffic given Tawau's proximity to Nunukan and Tarakan in Indonesia's East Kalimantan and North Kalimantan provinces.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and limited international traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport into Tawau city centre is primarily available via taxis and private vehicles, as no formal rail or bus rapid transit serves the airport.
Airlines here
Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia are the primary carriers operating scheduled services at Tawau Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Located approximately 5 kilometres from Tawau city centre.
- ›Operated by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB).
- ›Tawau is a key port city near the Indonesia-Malaysia border in Sabah.
- ›The airport supports the region's significant palm oil and timber export economy.
- ›Historically used for cross-border travel to Indonesian Kalimantan.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
Route map (5 destinations)












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Airlines serving this airport
Routes
TWU → KULAK · 320
TWU → BKIAK · 320
TWU → JHBAK · 320
TWU → KULMH · 734 738
TWU → SDKMH · AT7
TWU → TRKMH · AT7
TWU → BKIMH · 738
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Latest news
Yahoo· 10/20/2026
In Malaysia, a hornet's nest call at an airport took a turn when a spitting cobra appeared
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thresholdx.net· 5/4/2026
MFSG Releases Tawau Airport for MSFS
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The Star· 10/14/2026
Spitting cobra found at Tawau Airport office during emergency exercise
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Sabah Media· 5/14/2026
Witness tells court he transported luggage to Tawau Airport
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The Sun Malaysia· 8/18/2026
Man gets life, caning for trafficking Meth at Tawau Airport
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Daily Express Malaysia· 10/22/2026
Falling glass and cobra at KKIA, Tawau Airport
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