How big of an airport is Bintulu in Malaysia?
Source: official web site. AIP Malaysia. Bintulu Airport (IATA: BTU, ICAO: WBGB) is an airport serving Bintulu, a town in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. The airport is located 5 km (3.1 mi), 23 km (14 mi) by road, southwest of the city, and although small, it is able to handle planes as large as a Boeing 747.
How much does it cost to fly from Sibu to Bintulu?
Although these connecting flights sacrifice some convenience, on average, travelers save 20%-60% when they choose to fly multi-stop versus a direct flight. The average price for connecting flights from Sibu to Bintulu is $NaN. The average price for direct flights from Sibu to Bintulu is $76.
Who is the Turnkey contractor for Bintulu Airport?
Bintulu Airport is one of 11 work package contract (WPCs) as its junction will be part of it. It was conducted by Lebuhraya Borneo Utara Sdn Bhd (LBU) as turnkey contractor and was taken by KKBWCT Joint Venture Sdn Bhd to Sungai Arip in Sibu and Pekerjaan Piasau Konkerit Sdn Bhd (PPK) to Sungai Tangap in Miri, as it shows:
When did AirAsia start to fly to Bintulu?
On 1 July 1968, Malaysia-Singapore Airlines introduced scheduled Fokker 27 services into Bintulu. The terminal building and the parking apron was extended in 1981 to accommodate Fokker 50 aircraft. In September 2005, first low-cost airline in Malaysia, AirAsia started operating in Bintulu airport.
When was the first airstrip in Bintulu built?
The construction of the earliest airstrip in Bintulu began in 1934 but was halted in 1938 due to financial difficulties. During World War II, the airstrip was heavily bombed by Allied forces. The British later rebuilt the airstrip, and it became fully operational in 1955. The old airport was replaced by a new airport in 2002.
How did the village of Bintulu get its name?
The name of Bintulu was derived from the local native language “Mentu Ulau” (picking heads). Bintulu was a small fishing village when Rajah James Brooke acquired it in 1861.
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