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LDU Lahad Datu Airport
Lahad Datu Airport (IATA: LDU, ICAO:WBKD) is located in the the city of Lahad Datu, Malaysia. It is the primary international airport serving Lahad Datu and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

LDU

ICAO Code

WBKD

Name

Lahad Datu Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Malaysia (MY)

City

Lahad Datu

Latitude

5.0322499

Longitude

118.3239975

Time Zone

UTC+08:00

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Airport Overview

Lahad Datu Airport（LDU）

Lahad Datu Airport is a regional airport serving Lahad Datu in Sabah, Malaysia, at approximately 5.0322499°N and 118.3239975°E. It operates in Malaysia Standard Time (UTC+08:00) and is best assessed as a regional passenger airport rather than a dedicated international cargo hub. For international shipments, our platform normally treats Lahad Datu Airport as a local origin or destination point that may require confirmed airline acceptance, airport handling coordination and onward connection through a larger Malaysian gateway. Cargo planning should therefore be based on the actual operating schedule, available aircraft capacity, customs status and road-feeder arrangement confirmed for the shipment date.

IATA / ICAO	LDU / WBKD
Official name	Lahad Datu Airport
Location	Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia
Coordinates	5.0322499°N, 118.3239975°E
Time zone	UTC+08:00

Key Highlights

Decision Points for Air Freight Planning

Regional airport positioning means cargo capacity, acceptance windows and handling arrangements must be confirmed shipment by shipment.
International consignments will commonly depend on an established Malaysian gateway, interline transfer or coordinated road feeder rather than a guaranteed direct freighter movement.
Sabah geography can make uplift availability and surface transfer planning more important than the nominal airport-to-airport distance.
Perishables, pharmaceuticals, dangerous goods and live animals require advance review of carrier acceptance, packaging, documentation and available handling resources.
Our service team can compare Lahad Datu Airport with a nearby gateway when direct uplift, customs handling or delivery urgency is unsuitable.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility Planning Without Unverified Assumptions

General cargo handlingAirport acceptance, warehouse transfer, screening and release arrangements depend on the operating carrier and appointed ground handler. Our team confirms the applicable process before booking.

Temperature-sensitive cargoDo not assume dedicated cold-room capacity or uninterrupted temperature control. For seafood, plants, vaccines and other perishables, pre-alert, packaging and handover conditions require written confirmation.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance is subject to the carrier, aircraft type, current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and local handling capability. Shipper’s Declaration and package marking must be checked before tender.

Customs and controlled cargoImport, export, transit, bonded-storage and inspection arrangements may differ from those at a major gateway. Our service team verifies the customs route and broker responsibility for each movement.

Oversized or special cargoAircraft door, weight, ULD, loading-equipment and acceptance limitations should be confirmed before cargo is packed or trucked to the airport.

Local delivery and collectionGround collection times, vehicle access, consignee identification and release documentation should be arranged in advance, particularly for time-critical or high-value shipments.

Routes & Transit Times

Connection-Based Routing

Typical planning may involve a local Lahad Datu movement followed by transfer through a larger Malaysian gateway, with the final routing determined by the airline, available capacity and customs treatment.
International connections to Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, Europe, the Middle East or North America should be quoted as confirmed connection plans, not assumed direct services.
Passenger-aircraft belly capacity, aircraft substitution, weather, operational restrictions, transfer cut-offs and truck availability can materially change the departure and arrival plan.
Our platform provides a transport estimate only after checking the applicable carrier schedule, connection point, acceptance deadline, documentation readiness and delivery leg. Actual transit time is subject to operational confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Sabah Regional Supply-Chain Profile

The principal service area is Lahad Datu and surrounding eastern Sabah, where road connectivity and local collection conditions influence the practical airport catchment.
Potential cargo profiles include time-sensitive business shipments, spare parts, industrial supplies, plantation-related materials, packaged food and regional commercial consignments.
Agricultural and marine products may require phytosanitary, health, fisheries, origin or temperature-control documentation depending on commodity and destination.
High-value electronics, samples and urgent replacement parts should be assessed for security, screening, insurance, packaging integrity and controlled handover.
Our team can evaluate whether local airport uplift or a road move to a larger gateway offers the better balance of cost, capacity, customs simplicity and delivery reliability.

Operations & Compliance

Pre-Booking Controls

Cut-off control: Local acceptance and documentation cut-offs can be earlier than the published passenger departure time. Our team confirms cargo tender, screening and document deadlines with the operating handler.
Commodity declaration: The commercial invoice, packing list, airway bill data, permits and accurate HS description must match the physical cargo. Avoid generic descriptions such as “parts” or “samples”.
Special cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, live animals, perishables and pharmaceuticals require advance approval and may be restricted by aircraft, route or handling resources.
Customs and inspection: Customs examination, permit verification or security screening can interrupt a connection. Cargo should not be trucked to the airport until the broker and carrier have confirmed readiness.

Shipping Tips

Practical Recommendations from Our Service Team

Send the commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, package count, origin, destination, Incoterms and requested delivery date before requesting a firm routing.
Reserve capacity early for urgent, temperature-sensitive or irregular-sized cargo, and obtain written confirmation of acceptance rather than relying on a schedule search alone.
Use export-grade packaging with visible handling marks, shock or tilt indicators where appropriate, and temperature packaging validated for the expected transfer period.
Prepare customs permits and special-cargo documents before airport delivery; our team can coordinate a gateway alternative if the local movement cannot meet the required handling or connection conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Lahad Datu Airport Freight FAQs

Can Lahad Datu Airport handle international air freight?: It may serve as part of an international routing, but acceptance, customs status and onward connection must be confirmed for the specific commodity, carrier and shipment date. Our platform does not treat international acceptance as automatic.

Can I book a direct freighter from Lahad Datu Airport?: Direct freighter availability cannot be assumed. We check scheduled capacity and, where necessary, compare a connecting airline solution or road feeder to a larger Malaysian gateway.

Are cold-chain or dangerous-goods services available?: They depend on the operating carrier, approved handling process, packaging and current airport resources. Advance approval is required; shippers should not tender such cargo based only on ordinary-cargo availability.

What causes delays on this regional route?: Common factors include limited uplift, missed local cut-offs, aircraft or schedule changes, weather, road transfer delays, customs inspection and incomplete special-cargo documentation.

What information does our platform need for a quotation?: We need shipper and consignee details, commodity, HS code where available, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, Incoterms, required delivery date and any dangerous-goods, temperature or permit requirements.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundary

Airport identity, codes, location, coordinates, address and time zone in this module are based on the supplied airport master data for Lahad Datu Airport. Operating schedules, carrier acceptance, handling capability, customs procedures, cut-off times and special-cargo restrictions are operationally changeable and must be reconfirmed before booking.

Airport operator and airport-network reference: malaysiaairports.com.my
Malaysian civil aviation regulatory reference: caam.gov.my
Malaysian customs and import/export reference: customs.gov.my
International air-cargo standards reference: iata.org

The listed domains are provided for authority-level verification. Current flight schedules, acceptance rules, cargo facilities and regulatory requirements remain subject to confirmation by the relevant airport operator, airline, ground handler, customs broker and competent authority.