Sematan Airport
Sematan Airport (IATA: BSE, ICAO: WBGN) is located in Sematan, Lundu District, Sarawak, Malaysia.[1]
Sematan Airport | |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Airport type | Private |
| Operator | Malaysia Airports Berhad |
| Serves | Sematan, Sarawak, Malaysia |
| Time zone | MST (UTC+08:00) |
| Coordinates | 01°48′49″N 109°45′46″E |
| Map | |
WBGN Location in East Malaysia | |
Source: Great Circle Mapper[1] | |
History
The Sematan airfield was officiated in September 1958 where Borneo Airways Twin Pioneer was the first aircraft landed here.[2]
There are no scheduled flights at this airport. The fact that this airport is for RMAF. In 1974 there was a helicopter crash killing 2 or 3 generals. From then, no more than one high tanking officer was allowed per helicopter.
See also
References
- Airport information for BSE at Great Circle Mapper.
- Ah Chon, Ho (1995). The Sarawak River. University of Michigan. p. 113. ISBN 9789839172041. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
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