# Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

> Kota Kinabalu, MY · IATA: BKI · ICAO: WBKK · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `BKI` |
| ICAO | `WBKK` |
| City | Kota Kinabalu |
| Country | MY |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 3 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 5.93274, 116.04932 |

## Description

MASkargo maintains a dedicated warehouse at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), the principal air gateway of Sabah on Borneo and Malaysia's third-busiest cargo airport after Kuala Lumpur and Penang. Sited about 8 km southwest of the state capital, it is served by Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia and other carriers on domestic and regional routes, with international cargo operators such as Korean Air Cargo also present. Bellyhold and freight shipments cover typical Sabah exports – chilled fish and seafood, agricultural produce – alongside inbound e-commerce parcels. Customs clearance is handled by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department. Landside, the airport connects directly to Kota Kinabalu and Sabah's coastal roads, while ocean freight moves through the nearby Sapangar Bay Container Port. For forwarders, BKI is the key consolidation point for air cargo across northern Borneo.

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