Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (WMKA/AOR) serves Alor Satar, Malaysia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (04/22). Field elevation is 15 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: WMKA
- Name: Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 6.18967
- Longitude: 100.398003
- Elevation: 15 ft
- Country: Malaysia
- Municipality: Alor Satar
- IATA Code: AOR
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 04/22
- Designation: 04/22
- Dimensions: 2745x46m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 122.300 MHz
- Ground: 121.600 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 122.300 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; MAHB regulated
- Parking Fee: MAHB regulated rates
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: MYR
- Remarks: Sultan Abdul Halim Airport, Alor Setar, Kedah. Northern Peninsular Malaysia. Gateway to Langkawi by road/ferry.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Petronas supply. Available during operational hours.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic airport. Near Thai border.
Restrictions
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- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. RMAF co-use. Civil operations subject to military activity.
Airport Services
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Malaysia Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 3 working days before departure
- Landing Lead Time: 3 working days before landing
Private flights require CAAM notification, 1-2 days processing.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at WMKA?
- The tower frequency at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is 122.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at WMKA?
- Sultan Abdul Halim Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does WMKA require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (Malaysia).