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Bario Airport

Bario, Malaysia
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3350 ft
Elevation
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Remote highland gateway serving the Kelabit Highlands of Sarawak.

Location
Bario, Malaysia
Bario Airport (IATA: BBN, ICAO: WBGZ) is a small rural airstrip located in the Kelabit Highlands of Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, serving the remote highland community of Bario at an elevation of approximately 3,350 feet (1,021 metres) above sea level. The airport is a critical lifeline for the Kelabit people and surrounding communities, as there are no paved roads connecting Bario to the rest of Sarawak. Air transport is essentially the only practical means of reaching the area, making the airport vital for passengers, mail, and essential supplies. MASwings, a subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines focused on rural air services in Sabah and Sarawak, operates regular Twin Otter or similar small aircraft services to Bario from Miri and other regional towns under Malaysia's Rural Air Service program.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building with very basic facilities suited to its low passenger volumes.
Getting to & from
There is no paved road access to Bario, so ground transport options beyond the immediate village are extremely limited and the airport is the primary means of travel.
Airlines here
MASwings operates scheduled services to Bario under the Rural Air Service program, connecting it primarily to Miri.
Notable facts
  • ›Bario is one of the most remote communities in Malaysian Borneo, accessible almost exclusively by air.
  • ›The airport sits at approximately 3,350 feet (1,021 m) elevation in the Kelabit Highlands.
  • ›MASwings operates the route under Malaysia's Rural Air Service subsidized program.
  • ›Small aircraft such as the de Havilland Canada Twin Otter are commonly used due to the short runway and remote location.
  • ›Bario is known for its cool climate and the prized Bario rice, a highland variety unique to the region.
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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Malaysia Airlines
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Routes

BBN → MURMH · DHT
BBN → MYYMH · DHT
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City & Place Guide

Remote highland paradise nestled deep in Sarawak's Kelabit Highlands

Bario is a remote highland village in the Kelabit Highlands of Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, sitting at roughly 1,000 metres above sea level. Accessible primarily by small aircraft, it is home to the Kelabit people, one of Borneo's smallest indigenous groups, known for their warmth and rich cultural traditions.

The region is celebrated for its cool climate, pristine rainforest, and remarkable biodiversity. Bario is also famous for its aromatic Bario rice, considered among the finest in Malaysia. Trekking, birdwatching, and cultural homestay experiences draw adventurous travellers seeking an authentic, off-the-beaten-path destination far removed from mass tourism.

  • •Kelabit Highlands Trekking — multi-day jungle trails connecting remote longhouses and villages
  • •Pa' Lungan Village — traditional longhouse community offering cultural immersion
  • •Bario Asal Longhouse — historic communal dwelling showcasing Kelabit heritage
  • •Bario Salt Springs — natural salt licks used by wildlife and traditional communities
  • •Penan Community Visits — meet semi-nomadic forest dwellers and learn ancestral crafts
  • •Bario Paddy Fields — scenic terraced rice paddies producing the famous Bario rice

Getting around: There are no roads connecting Bario to the outside world, so movement within and around the area is on foot or by very basic 4WD tracks between nearby villages. Trekking is the primary way to explore; local guides are essential and can be arranged through homestays or the Bario community. Small charter flights via MASwings connect Bario to Miri.

Best time: The best time to visit Bario is between March and October, during the drier months, when trekking trails are more manageable and flight schedules are less disrupted by cloud cover.

Local food: Do not miss Bario rice served with smoked wild boar, fresh river fish, fern shoots, and traditional rice wine (borak) offered during community gatherings and homestay meals.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Bario Airport
Encyclopaedia

Bario Airport is an airport in Bario, a town in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia.

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