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Penang Intl (WMKP/PEN) — Penang I, Malaysia

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
121.1
Runways
04/22
Elevation
11 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 27
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 11:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
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: 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

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 121.100 MHz
  • Ground: 121.600 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 126.400 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: 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
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: CIQ at international terminal. MDAC required. Limited international routes.

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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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Active NOTAMs

A4094/26
caution
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY J CLSD.
2026-10-19 16:00 UTC 2026-12-01 22:00 UTC
A4112/26
caution
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY J CLSD
2026-10-19 16:00 UTC 2026-12-01 22:00 UTC
A3651/26
caution
Apron closed
APRON BAY A1,A4,B7 AND BAY 19 CLSD RMK: BAY A1L,A1R,A4L,A4R AVBL
2026-09-18 18:00 UTC 2026-11-26 00:00 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently 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). Permit details for Malaysia
Where is WMKP located?
Penang Intl (WMKP) is located in Penang I, Malaysia.
What is the IATA code for WMKP?
The IATA code for Penang Intl is PEN.
Does WMKP have an ILS approach?
Yes, Penang Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 04/22.
Is WMKP a port of entry?
Yes, Penang Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.