Large airport · Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
In 2024, the airport handled over 7.95 million passengers, making it the second busiest airport in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur International Airport in terms of both passenger and aircraft movements, though the number fell short of its peak in 2019, when it recorded over 9 million passengers. Its IATA code is BKI. Its ICAO code is WBKK. It has 1 runway, longest 12,402 ft (ASP). Elevation 10 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BKI |
| ICAO code | WBKK |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 12,402 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 10 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 5.9327° N, 116.0493° E |
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What Kota Kinabalu International Airport is known for
In 2024, the airport handled over 7.95 million passengers, making it the second busiest airport in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur International Airport in terms of both passenger and aircraft movements, though the number fell short of its peak in 2019, when it recorded over 9 million passengers.
History
In 2024, the airport handled over 7.95 million passengers, making it the second busiest airport in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur International Airport in terms of both passenger and aircraft movements, though the number fell short of its peak in 2019, when it recorded over 9 million passengers.
Landmarks near this airport
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- Mount Kinabalu · Malaysia · 36.3 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park · Malaysia · 4.1 miles away
- Crocker Range National Park · Malaysia · 24.3 miles away
- Pulau Tiga National Park · Malaysia · 31.2 miles away
- Kinabalu Park · Malaysia · 43.9 miles away
- Ulu Temburong National Park · Brunei · 116.0 miles away
- Turtle Islands National Park · Malaysia · 138.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
In 2024, the airport handled over 7.95 million passengers, making it the second busiest airport in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur International Airport in terms of both passenger and aircraft movements, though the number fell short of its peak in 2019, when it recorded over 9 million passengers.
What is the airport code for Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
Kota Kinabalu International Airport — its IATA code is BKI and its ICAO code is WBKK.
Where is Kota Kinabalu International Airport located?
Kota Kinabalu International Airport serves Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Its coordinates are 5.9327° N, 116.0493° E.
What is the history of Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
In 2024, the airport handled over 7.95 million passengers, making it the second busiest airport in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur International Airport in terms of both passenger and aircraft movements, though the number fell short of its peak in 2019, when it recorded over 9 million passengers.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#26814
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kota_Kinabalu_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.