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Telupid Airport (TEL)
Telupid Airport is a former small airfield in Telupid, Sabah, on the island of Borneo. Located beside the Telupid–Ranau road, it once served light-aircraft traffic and lies within reach of Sandakan, Kota Kinabalu and the Kinabatangan region.
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About Telupid Airport
Telupid Airport is a former small airfield serving Telupid, a town in the interior of Sabah, Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. It operated as a civil domestic airfield for light aircraft and ceased operations in 1983.
The airfield stood beside the Telupid–Ranau road, close to the town centre, with a single grass runway used for daylight operations only. Today little remains of the former facilities, although the compacted and level former runway area can still be identified.
Telupid lies on Sabah's East–West route, about 130 km from Sandakan and roughly 200 km from Kota Kinabalu. With no scheduled air service at TEL, travelers now reach the town by road rather than by air.
The former airfield is part of Telupid's local history and reflects the area's development during the road-building era. Visitors passing through Telupid can continue by road to nearby towns, the Kinabatangan area and other destinations across Sabah.
Terminal Overview
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Telupid Airport is a former small airfield without passenger terminal buildings. It historically served light aircraft from a single grass airstrip rather than organized commercial terminals.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Telupid Airport
Transfers
Arrange road transfers between Telupid town and destinations such as Sandakan, Kota Kinabalu and nearby areas along the Telupid–Ranau route.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel around Telupid, Sandakan, Kota Kinabalu or for business trips in the region.
Car Rental
Rent a car in Telupid for independent travel along Sabah's East–West route and onward journeys to Sandakan or Kota Kinabalu.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Telupid, Sandakan, Kota Kinabalu and other Sabah destinations.
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