Malacca International Airport (WMKM/MKZ) — Malacca, Malaysia
Malacca International Airport (WMKM/MKZ) serves Malacca, Malaysia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (03/21). Field elevation is 35 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: WMKM
- Name: Malacca International Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 2.265613
- Longitude: 102.252777
- Elevation: 35 ft
- Country: Malaysia
- Municipality: Malacca
- IATA Code: MKZ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: WMFC
- Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Distance from City: 7.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 03/21
- Designation: 03/21
- Dimensions: 7005 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 44/F/D/X/T
- Lighting: HIRL, REIL both ends
- NAVAIDs: ILS RWY 03, VOR/DME (VMK 117.40), NDB (AM 298 kHz, MC 362 kHz)
- Approach Types: ILS Z RWY 03, ILS Y RWY 03, VOR Z RWY 03, VOR Y RWY 03, RNP Y RWY 03, VOR Z RWY 21, VOR Y RWY 21, VOR X RWY 21, RNP Y RWY 21
- Remarks: THR elev: RWY 03 18ft, RWY 21 40ft. True alignment 030/210. ILS Cat A/B/C. Fire cat 7. PCN: flexible pavement, ultra-low subgrade, unrestricted tire pressure, technical evaluation
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.000 MHz
- Ground: 121.600 MHz
- Operations: 128.800 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 127.450 MHz
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Temporary hours 08:00-18:00 LT (00:00-10:00 UTC) MON-SUN per AIP SUP 06/25 effective 20 Mar 2025 until further notice. Standard AIP hours: 07:00-19:00 LT (23:00-11:00 UTC). ATS same hours. Security and MET briefing H24
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +60 63174895
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +60 63175860
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.malaysiaairports.com.my
- Remarks: DCA alt tel: +60 63174759. DCA fax: +60 63174484. Tower fax: +60 63171026. Admin fax: +60 63175214. AFTN: WMKMZTZX. Address: Hang Tuah Jaya, 75350 Batu Berendam, Malacca
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: +60 63175860, [email protected]. ATS/Tower: +60 63174895, AFTN: WMKMZTZX. Ops head: Mr. Mohd Faizal bin Mohd Yasin, [email protected]
- Remarks: N/A
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 10:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Available during ops hours (08:00-18:00 LT / 00:00-10:00 UTC per SUP 06/25). 24hr with prior notice outside ops hours
Fees
- Landing Fee: 3.00 MYR per 500kg MTOW (up to 5000kg); 30.00 MYR + 4.00/500kg (5001-45000kg); 350.00 MYR + 4.70/500kg (45001-90000kg); 773.00 MYR + 5.30/500kg (90001-135000kg); 1250.00 MYR + 5.70/500kg (>135000kg)
- Parking Fee: 0.50 MYR per 10 sqm
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: MYR
- Remarks: Aerobridge: RM85 first 3h, RM30/hr after. Ground handling by prior arrangement only
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: AIP lists fuel as NIL. JetMate Aviation offers Jet A-1 and AVGAS by prior arrangement. Not available on-site permanently
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Immigration available during ops hours. 24hr with prior notice. Agriculture/quarantine also available with prior notification. Malaysia Immigration Amendment Act 2025 (Section 21A) mandates all aircraft captains to furnish advance passenger information (API) and passenger name records. APSS (Advance Passenger Screening System) operational since Nov 2025 at major airports, expanding to all international entry points by Mar 2026
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No formal noise curfew. Operations 00:00-10:00 UTC (08:00-18:00 LT) per SUP 06/25. Outside hours subject to DCA approval. Fire category CAT 7 (max A320-class). Holding Bay B limited to turboprop C130 and below, daylight only. No simultaneous movements between main apron bays
Alternates
WMKK
- ICAO: WMKK
- Name: Kuala Lumpur Intl - Sepang
- Distance (NM): 43.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ at KLIA Main and KLIA2. Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) required. Visa-free for many nationalities. eNTRI facility for select countries.
WMAP
- ICAO: WMAP
- Name: Kluang Airport
- Distance (NM): 64.6
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
WMSA
- ICAO: WMSA
- Name: Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport
- Distance (NM): 66.8
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International port of entry for GA traffic via SkyPark FBO. CIQ available. Preferred for business aviation over WMKK.
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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 are the operating hours of WMKM?
- Malacca International Airport operates from 00:00 to 10:00.
- What is the tower frequency at WMKM?
- The tower frequency at Malacca International Airport is 118.0 MHz.
- What fuel is available at WMKM?
- Malacca International Airport offers JET A-1.
- Does WMKM require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Malacca International Airport (Malaysia).
- Is customs available at WMKM?
- Yes, customs at Malacca International Airport is available from 00:00 to 10:00.
- Where is WMKM located?
- Malacca International Airport (WMKM) is located in Malacca, Malaysia.
- What is the IATA code for WMKM?
- The IATA code for Malacca International Airport is MKZ.
- How long is the runway at WMKM?
- The main runway at Malacca International Airport (03/21) measures 7005 X 148.
- Does WMKM have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Malacca International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 03/21.
- Is WMKM a port of entry?
- Yes, Malacca International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.