# Labuan Airport (LBU)

> Labuan, MY · IATA: LBU · ICAO: WBKL · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `LBU` |
| ICAO | `WBKL` |
| City | Labuan |
| Country | MY |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 31 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 5.30167, 115.24833 |

## Description

International oil companies set the rhythm at Labuan Airport (LBU), dispatching helicopters to offshore rigs in the South China Sea off Borneo. The island itself is a duty-free free port and offshore financial centre, a Malaysian federal territory whose tax incentives shape its trade. Pure air freight stays modest here: substantial cargo moves through the Port of Labuan by sea or is routed by air via Kota Kinabalu (BKI). The free-port status eases customs on fuel, equipment and consumer goods entering the island. For logistics professionals, Labuan is best understood as an energy and free-zone hub rather than a cargo airport.

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