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Langkawi Intl (WMKL/LGK) — Langkawi I., Malaysia

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.5
Runways
03/21
Elevation
29 ft

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83% Data Complete 43 of 52 points
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Oct 8
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 1 on the ground · busiest hour 23:00Z
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: WMKL
  • Name: Langkawi Intl
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 6.32973
  • Longitude: 99.728699
  • Elevation: 29 ft
  • Country: Malaysia
  • Municipality: Langkawi I.
  • IATA Code: LGK
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
  • Distance from City: 8.3 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 03/21

  • Designation: 03/21
  • Dimensions: 12500 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.500 MHz
  • Ground: 121.800 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 128.200 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: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx MYR 14/ton
  • Parking Fee: MYR 9/ton per 24h
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: MYR
  • Remarks: Fees set by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad. Well-regulated fee structure.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Supplied by Petronas or Shell Malaysia. Into-plane service at major airports.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS recommended.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: Good aviation infrastructure. Modern facilities at major airports.

Alternates

VTSS

  • ICAO: VTSS
  • Name: Hat Yai Intl
  • Distance (NM): 53.7
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS recommended.

WMKP

  • ICAO: WMKP
  • Name: Penang Intl
  • Distance (NM): 70.1
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: CIQ at international terminal. MDAC required. Limited international routes.

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

A4228/26
info
TWY C CENTRE LINE LIGHTS U/S.
2026-10-26 08:00 UTC 2026-11-02 15:00 UTC
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at WMKL?
The tower frequency at Langkawi Intl is 118.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at WMKL?
Langkawi Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does WMKL require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Langkawi Intl (Malaysia). Permit details for Malaysia
Where is WMKL located?
Langkawi Intl (WMKL) is located in Langkawi I., Malaysia.
What is the IATA code for WMKL?
The IATA code for Langkawi Intl is LGK.
Does WMKL have an ILS approach?
Yes, Langkawi Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 03/21.
Is WMKL a port of entry?
Yes, Langkawi Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.