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Kuantan Airport (WMKD/KUA) — Kuantan, Malaysia

Kuantan Airport (WMKD/KUA) serves Kuantan, Malaysia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (18/36). Field elevation is 58 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 6/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: WMKD
  • Name: Kuantan Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 3.77539
  • Longitude: 103.209
  • Elevation: 58 ft
  • Country: Malaysia
  • Municipality: Kuantan
  • IATA Code: KUA
  • 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: 2804x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.100 MHz
  • Ground: 28.960 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: 118.100 MHz
  • ATIS: 127.500 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

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; MAHB regulated
  • Parking Fee: MAHB regulated rates per MTOW
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: MYR
  • Remarks: Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport, Kuantan, Pahang. East coast Peninsular Malaysia gateway.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Petronas/Shell supply. Available during operational hours.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: International port of entry. CIQ available.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 00:00
  • Curfew End: 00:00
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No curfew. East coast monsoon season (Nov-Mar) may affect operations.

Airport Services

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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

A2795/26 caution
Obstacle erected
CRANE ERECTED OF COORD: 034754.96N 1031207.91E (GAMBAN
2026-07-16 14:05:00 2026-09-30 16:00:00
A2687/26 info
HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE WI 0.5 NM RADIUS OF COORD 034825N 1031939E (PADANG MBK,KUANTAN) UP TO 4 HOT AIR BALLOON WILL OPERATE
2026-07-31 23:00:00 2026-08-02 14:00:00
A2845/26 info
PJE WILL TAKE PLACE WI 10NM RADIUS CENTERED COORD: 034713N 1031229E (KUANTAN AIRFIELD). ACT SUB ATC.
2026-07-24 23:00:00 2026-08-03 06:00:00

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at WMKD?
The tower frequency at Kuantan Airport is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at WMKD?
Kuantan Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does WMKD require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Kuantan Airport (Malaysia).
Where is WMKD located?
Kuantan Airport (WMKD) is located in Kuantan, Malaysia.
What is the IATA code for WMKD?
The IATA code for Kuantan Airport is KUA.
How long is the runway at WMKD?
The main runway at Kuantan Airport (18/36) measures 2804x46m.
Does WMKD have an ILS approach?
Yes, Kuantan Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 18/36.
Is WMKD a port of entry?
Yes, Kuantan Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.