Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Brunei International Airport (ICAO: WBSB / IATA: BWN)
Location (City, Country)
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
Airport Type & Size
• Medium-sized international gateway
• 1 runway (03/21), length: 3,658 m / 12,001 ft
• Capable of handling wide-body aircraft including B787, B777, A330
• Modernized terminal with capacity for 2M–3M passengers/year
• Serves both civilian and limited military operations
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
• Strategic stopover location in Borneo/Southeast Asia
• Hub of Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA), offering unique long-haul and regional flights
• Blends short-haul ASEAN traffic with long-haul flights to the UK, Middle East, and East Asia
• Adds diversity to gameplay by introducing lesser-known airports with realistic infrastructure
• Terminal layout, single-runway challenge, and manageable aircraft volume fit WoA player scaling
Major Airlines & Routes
Royal Brunei Airlines – the national carrier with routes to:
• London Heathrow (via Dubai)
• Dubai, Tokyo-Narita, Seoul-Incheon, Singapore, Jakarta, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, and Melbourne
Other regional/international carriers:
• Malaysia Airlines
• Singapore Airlines
• AirAsia
• China Southern
• Scoot
• (Occasional charters & Hajj flights)
Unique Features or Challenges
• Single-runway ops: Runway 03/21 supports all traffic, requiring efficient scheduling
• No parallel taxiway for full length: causes backtrack for larger aircraft, a realistic gameplay mechanic
• Terminal has limited gates (6 jet bridges + remote stands), ideal for mid-tier airports
• Large Royal Flight hangar and VIP terminal (used for the Sultan’s aircraft – B747, A340, helicopters)
• Brunei’s tropical climate includes heavy rain, crosswinds, and frequent visibility reductions (adds realism)
• Opportunity to add Islamic architectural design in terminal models for authenticity
** Additional WoA Gameplay Suggestions**
• Include Royal Brunei VIP traffic with special aircraft (e.g., Boeing 747-8 or A340 as the Sultan’s private jet)
• Possibility to unlock Hajj charter missions during certain months
• Include Royal Brunei’s full fleet: A320neo family, B787-8 Dreamliner
• Expand future updates to simulate Brunei’s airport modernization master plan
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Brunei International Airport - Wikipedia
