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Langkawi International Airport

IATA LGKICAO WMKL🇲🇾 Langkawi
Coordinates
6.3297°N, 99.7287°E
Elevation
29 ft (9 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
MY-02
Time zone
Kuala Lumpur(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
0.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:51
Sunrise
07:14
Sunset
19:41
Civil dusk
20:04

About 12h 28m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Langkawi International Airport

Langkawi International Airport

Langkawi International Airport is an international airport in Padang Matsirat, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

WMKL

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 21▸ displaced12,500 ft / 3,810 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP119.400 MHz
ATISATIS128.200 MHz
GNDGND121.800 MHz
TWRTWR118.500 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (5)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LANGKAWI CTRClass CCTRGND10000 ft MSL
KUALA LUMPURSpecial useFIRGNDFL999
KUALA LUMPURSpecial useFIRGNDFL999
WMD420Special useDangerGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Malaysia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Langkawi International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Langkawi International Airport?

The ICAO code for Langkawi International Airport is WMKL, and its IATA code is LGK.

Where is Langkawi International Airport located?

Langkawi International Airport is large airport located in Langkawi, Malaysia, at an elevation of 29 ft (9 m).

How many runways does Langkawi International Airport have?

Langkawi International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 12,500 ft / 3,810 m.

Which airlines fly to Langkawi International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Langkawi International Airport include AirAsia, American Airlines, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, SilkAir, among 8 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Langkawi International Airport?

Historical data lists 5 nonstop destinations from Langkawi International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Langkawi International Airport in?

Langkawi International Airport is in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone (UTC+08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Langkawi International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Langkawi International Airport is approximately 0.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Langkawi International Airport?

The nearest airport to Langkawi International Airport is Khoun Khan Airport (VTSA), about 28.9 nm to the ne, followed by Sultan Abdul Halim Airport and Hat Yai International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Langkawi International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.