Labuan Airport
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Labuan Airport is an airport
that serves the federal territory of Labuan
in Malaysia. The airport is 8 km from Victoria (Labuan Town). It was planned for Labuan Airport to be a regional hub for connecting flights within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations
(ASEAN) but this plan was postponed due to logistics and unsuitability.
At present, this airport is being expanded to accommodate larger aircraft such as the Boeing 777
and the Airbus A330
, with 3 aerobridges. In 2008, the airport handled 550,859 passengers, 11,328 aircraft movements and over 4,500 metric tonnes of cargo. The airport is able to handle over 1.2 million passengers per year.
Labuan Airport is an airport
Airport
An airport is a location where aircraft such as fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and blimps take off and land. Aircraft may be stored or maintained at an airport...
that serves the federal territory of Labuan
Labuan
Labuan is a federal territory in East Malaysia. It is an island off the coast of the state of Sabah. Labuan's capital is Victoria and is best known as an offshore financial centre offering international financial and business services via Labuan IBFC since 1990 as well as being an offshore support...
in Malaysia. The airport is 8 km from Victoria (Labuan Town). It was planned for Labuan Airport to be a regional hub for connecting flights within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, commonly abbreviated ASEAN rarely ), is a geo-political and economic organization of ten countries located in Southeast Asia, which was formed on 8 August 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Since then, membership has...
(ASEAN) but this plan was postponed due to logistics and unsuitability.
At present, this airport is being expanded to accommodate larger aircraft such as the Boeing 777
Boeing 777
The Boeing 777 is a long-range, wide-body twin-engine jet airliner manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. It is the world's largest twinjet and is commonly referred to as the "Triple Seven". The aircraft has seating for over 300 passengers and has a range from , depending on model...
and the Airbus A330
Airbus A330
The Airbus A330 is a wide-body twin-engine jet airliner made by Airbus, a division of EADS. Versions of the A330 have a range of and can accommodate up to 335 passengers in a two-class layout or carry of cargo....
, with 3 aerobridges. In 2008, the airport handled 550,859 passengers, 11,328 aircraft movements and over 4,500 metric tonnes of cargo. The airport is able to handle over 1.2 million passengers per year.
Airlines and destinations
Traffic and Statistics
| Years | Passenger Movements | Aircraft Movements | Cargo Movements in Metric Tonnes | Cargo Movements in Kilograms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 696,961 | 9,661 | 2,733 | 6,025 |
| 2004 | 686,103 | 10,450 | 2,653 | 5,848 |
| 2005 | 642,582 | 9,292 | 3,077 | 6,783 |
| 2006 | 575,684 | 9,332 | 3,207 | 7,070 |
| 2007 | 535,294 | 10,349 | 3,985 | 3,984,716 |
| 2008 | 550,859 | 11,328 | 4,566 | 4,566,266 |
| 2009 | 476,87613.43 | 11,0452.50% | 4,1658.78% | 4,165,0008.78% |
| 2010 | 505,9036.08% | 12,0939.49% | 4,59210.25% | 4,592,00010.25% |
See also
- Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation
- Far East Air Force (Royal Air Force)
- Former overseas RAF bases
External links
- Labuan Airport, Federal Territory at Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad
- http://www.malaysiaairports.com.my/index.php?ch=17&pg=55&ac=183