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Penang Intl
Penang Intl (WMKP/PEN) serves Penang I, Malaysia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (04/22). 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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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: WMKP
- Name: Penang Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 5.29714
- Longitude: 100.277
- Elevation: 11 ft
- Country: Malaysia
- Municipality: Penang I
- IATA Code: PEN
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Distance from City: 12.4 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 04/22
- Designation: 04/22
- Dimensions: 10997 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 121.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.600 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 126.400 MHz
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: No PPR for scheduled flights. GA/charter require CAAM approval.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Approx MYR 7/ton MTOW for international
- Parking Fee: MYR 2.20/ton per 4h block
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: MYR
- Remarks: Operated by MAHB. Single runway airport. Limited wide-body capacity.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Supplied by PETRONAS Aviation or Shell. Into-plane service available. Advance coordination for large uplift.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: CIQ at international terminal. MDAC required. Limited international routes.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No formal curfew. Single runway 04/22. Limited capacity during peak hours. CAAM coordination. Chapter 2 banned.
Alternates
WMKL
- ICAO: WMKL
- Name: Langkawi Intl
- Distance (NM): 70.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS recommended.
VTSS
- ICAO: VTSS
- Name: Hat Yai Intl
- Distance (NM): 98.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS recommended.
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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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at WMKP?
- The tower frequency at Penang Intl is 121.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at WMKP?
- Penang Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does WMKP require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Penang Intl (Malaysia).