What is the tower frequency at WMKB?

The tower frequency at RMAF Butterworth Air Base is 118.3 MHz.

Does WMKB require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for RMAF Butterworth Air Base (Malaysia).

Where is WMKB located?

RMAF Butterworth Air Base (WMKB) is located in Butterworth, Malaysia.

What is the IATA code for WMKB?

The IATA code for RMAF Butterworth Air Base is BWH.

How long is the runway at WMKB?

The main runway at RMAF Butterworth Air Base (18/36) measures 2438x46m.

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RMAF Butterworth Air Base (WMKB/BWH) — Butterworth, Malaysia

RMAF Butterworth Air Base (WMKB/BWH) serves Butterworth, Malaysia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (18/36). Field elevation is 11 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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69% Data Complete 36 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: WMKB
Name: RMAF Butterworth Air Base
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 5.46592
Longitude: 100.390999
Elevation: 11 ft
Country: Malaysia
Municipality: Butterworth
IATA Code: BWH
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 18/36

Designation: 18/36
Dimensions: 2438x46m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.300 MHz
Ground: 134.600 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 125.800, 128.500 MHz
ATIS: 23.010 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday 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

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

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Malaysia Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 1d Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 3 working days before departure
Landing Lead Time: 3 working days before landing

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require CAAM notification, 1-2 days processing.

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Active NOTAMs

A2298/26 caution

Taxiway restriction

MACHINERY OPR ON HYR GND SOUTH OF RWY 36 AT 052702N 1002329E MAX HGT 100, SITE LOCATED 662M FM RWY THR. EQPT WILL BE LOWERD PRIOR TO ACFT MOV

2026-06-10 08:00:00 2026-08-31 23:59:00

A1981/26 caution

Taxiway restriction

THR RWY 36 DISPLACED 430M DUE PAVEMENT QUALITY CONC (PQC) REPLACEMENT.REVISED DIST AVBL TORA,LDA AND ASDA RWY 36 AND RWY 18 2008M (6588FT),TODA RWY 36 2158M (7080FT), TODA RWY 18 2068M (6784FT).

2026-05-22 00:00:00 2026-08-20 23:59:00

A2491/26 info

UAS WILL TAKE PLACE AT FLW COORD: 053034N 1002759E - 053033N 1002828E - 053024N 1002828E - 053024N 1002814E - 053019N 1002809E - 053005N 1002815E - 053005N 1002813E - 053013N 1002809E - 053013N 1002759E (BANDAR SETIA FONTAINES, KEPALA BATAS, PULAU PINAN

2026-09-28 16:00:00 2026-09-30 15:30:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at WMKB?: The tower frequency at RMAF Butterworth Air Base is 118.3 MHz.
Does WMKB require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for RMAF Butterworth Air Base (Malaysia).
Where is WMKB located?: RMAF Butterworth Air Base (WMKB) is located in Butterworth, Malaysia.
What is the IATA code for WMKB?: The IATA code for RMAF Butterworth Air Base is BWH.
How long is the runway at WMKB?: The main runway at RMAF Butterworth Air Base (18/36) measures 2438x46m.

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