Chan CS 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2007 First of all I must say sorry to MOD if you think this topic do not need to create a new thread, as really nothing much to be shared, just a few photos. You may combine this with other topic if you wish. I was back to KK and I went Keningau last Sunday, and found the small airport there. Just a few photos taken as the gate was actually locked, sorry for the quality of the photo though. Airport Sign, also "Steak House and Karaoke Lounge". Overview of the airport terminal And I presume this is the runway? Sorry I can't go inside, this is just a guess Chan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted July 3, 2007 bro, saw a piper taking off or landing or wat in the second pix??? nice airport.. looks very local Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chan CS 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2007 It's neither taking off nor landing. It's attached to the roof of the terminal. Hehe... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted July 3, 2007 It's neither taking off nor landing. It's attached to the roof of the terminal. Hehe... Hehehe.... airport still active??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chan CS 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2007 Hehehe.... airport still active??? Herm... No idea about that... Maybe someone here can clarify it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted July 3, 2007 I've heard about the Keningau airstrip. Not sure if it is still active. Maybe occassionally visited by heicopters? BTW, how long is the drive from KK to Keningau? How do you get there? Maybe I should take a drive there someday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chan CS 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2007 BTW, how long is the drive from KK to Keningau? How do you get there? Maybe I should take a drive there someday. I'm not too sure how long it takes driving from KK to Keningau(sorry I forgot), more or less 2 hours if not mistaken if you use new road. And it will be like 3 hours or so if you use old road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louis L. 2 Report post Posted July 3, 2007 come on ...........is tat a airport or a restaurant with a theme of airport???is there any airport at keningau....seems neva heard of it b4 ........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samuel Chy 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2007 come on ...........is tat a airport or a restaurant with a theme of airport???is there any airport at keningau....seems neva heard of it b4 ........ should this classified as airstrip? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted July 3, 2007 If memory serves me right, and my info was correct to start with ...... MH used to serve Keningau with the BN2's (not sure if the Twin Otters ever made it there) - back in the days when roads (or road?) to Sabah's interior were much worse off than they are nowadays. I don't think the route will prove too viable if anyone is even willing to give it a go (FAX, Firefly, anyone ?! ) And Chan, I think that is an access road to the building - the runway itself should be the grassy strip further beyond Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chan CS 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2007 (edited) If memory serves me right, and my info was correct to start with ......MH used to serve Keningau with the BN2's (not sure if the Twin Otters ever made it there) - back in the days when roads (or road?) to Sabah's interior were much worse off than they are nowadays. I don't think the route will prove too viable if anyone is even willing to give it a go (FAX, Firefly, anyone ?! )And Chan, I think that is an access road to the building - the runway itself should be the grassy strip further beyond Haha... Ya... The grassy strip was what I referred to the "runway", not the road itself... Hehe... Sorry...Anyway, thanks for your history details! I think by the time I still not born yet! come on ...........is tat a airport or a restaurant with a theme of airport???is there any airport at keningau....seems neva heard of it b4 ........ As refered to HERE, it can be classified as a airport, not sure whether it's true or not. But now maybe it's a restaurant with a theme... Haha... Edited July 4, 2007 by Chan CS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rozhan 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2007 (edited) Based on my small vintage Wings of Gold collection, Keningau was on the domestic route map in the October 1987, Feb, June, Aug and Nov 1988 issues i.e. KK-Keningau-KK only. By the May 1990 issue, the route has been dropped. So I guess the route was still active towards the late 1980s. Flight distance Kota Kinabalu - Keningau is 36 nm / 66km. By the way, other 'exotic' routes then were Pamol, Temanggong, Semporna, Long Sukang, Long Pasia, Long Semadon, Kapit and Belaga Edited July 4, 2007 by Rozhan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibrahim 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2007 Nice Airport~!!! Still Active kaaa~??? Thank for Sharing.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louis L. 2 Report post Posted July 4, 2007 maybe one day we go eat steak and sing a song there......... ....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fitri Shukri 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2007 Thanks for the photos of Keningau ex airport. It is not far from the main road Tambunan-Keningau-Tenom right? Radzi, I think Keningau is 3 hours from KK if you take the 'old' road, through Tambunan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chan CS 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2007 Louis, I'm afraid the restaurant do not open that frequent, as by the time I was there the gate was closed. Fitri, the airport is just by roadside if you're going from Tambunan to Keningau, there is a roundabout before you can actually see the sign. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louis L. 2 Report post Posted July 5, 2007 Louis, I'm afraid the restaurant do not open that frequent, as by the time I was there the gate was closed. wow..so exclusive ar???hehe..btw chan..nice to noe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted July 5, 2007 Didn't know keningau has an airstrip! WOW I guess it will be convenient for access to Mt Kinabalu? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fitri Shukri 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 Didn't know keningau has an airstrip! WOW I guess it will be convenient for access to Mt Kinabalu? I thought Ranau use to have an airstrip too. And Ranau is just 30 minutes drive from Kundasang. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Yong 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 (edited) Chan really nice photos !!! Miss so much of my fiancee in Keningau !!! My fiancee told me she try the steak house the taste were OK but the selection only have either Chicken or Lamb steaks only !!! If I am not mistaken our DPM Dato Seri Najid visit the place around Keningau also use this airtrip to transfer him to KK last time!!! :yahoo:Chan really nice photos !!! Miss so much of my fiancee :sorry:in Keningau !!! My fiancee told me she try the steak house the taste were OK but the selection only have either Chicken or Lamb steak only !!! If I am not mistaken our DPM Dato Seri Najid visit the place around Keningau also use this airtrip to transfer him to KK last time(via helicopter)!!! Edited July 6, 2007 by Andrew Yong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 That aircraft on the roof, is it a real one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaron Goh 1 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 (edited) Was in keningau few years back, saw one RMAF heli there before.....Most of the time are people playing kites & jogging. The karaoke used to be quite popular then. and the road from KK to keningau is quite a winding adventure. almost 3 hours though. Up the mountain then down again at Tambunan. Edited July 8, 2007 by Aaron Goh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted September 3, 2007 (edited) Some info on Keningau airport, from malaysian AIP. KENINGAU / WBKG 052126N 1160933E 1036 FT (316 M) / 28°C 17 / 35 Dimension:872 X 26m Stopway:Nil Surface:Grass AUW 6132 KG. Sabah Flying Club Non-Licence Private Aerodrome The Airfield are not allowed to handle any public air transport. Ad operation hr : HJ All acft movement into Keningau airfield to seek clearance (PPR) before operating thru : Tel : 088-219406 (Flt Ops) 088-255049 (Drg office hrs) 088-723369 (Outside ofice hrs) Fax : 088-219626 Strip Dimension : 992 M x 67 M All helicopter ops are required to land at designated helipad indicated by an H marker situated 200 FT to the east of the Thr Rwy 35. All helicopters are prohibited fm parking and shuttng down on the rwy. Hovering on the main apron is prohibited in order to prevent rotor downwash damage to light acft in the vicinity. (Unless prior permissions is given) Circuits - All traffic into Keningau are to make a full uncontrolled aerodrome circuit at 2100 FT or (1,000 FT AGL) to ensure that the Rwy is clear of any traffic and obstacles on the ground before landing. Pilots to land at own discretion when Rwy is clear and safe. One way strip - Landing Rwy 17 Takeoff Rwy 35. Obstacles: a. Telecom Twr at psn 052147.0N 1161001.3E, hgt 1290 FT (393.2 M) AMSL. Marked and lgtd. b. Terminal building club house plus PA28 acft static on tower mass displayed near apron on eastern side of airfield located 140 FT from Thr of Rwy 35, hgt 35 FT. Edited September 3, 2007 by Radzi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
