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Penang International Airport

IATA PENICAO WMKP🇲🇾 Penang
Coordinates
5.2963°N, 100.2762°E
Elevation
11 ft (3 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
MY-07
Time zone
Kuala Lumpur(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
0.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:51
Sunrise
07:13
Sunset
19:37
Civil dusk
20:00

About 12h 24m 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 Penang International Airport

Penang International Airport

Penang International Airport (PIA) is an international airport in George Town, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang. The airport is located at the southeastern tip of Penang Island, 16 km (9.9 mi) south of the city centre, and serves the country's second largest conurbation.

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

Live weather

WMKP

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
04 / 2210,997 ft / 3,352 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATISATIS126.400 MHz
GNDPENANG GROUND121.600 MHz
TWRPENANG TOWER121.100 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (20)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BUTTERWORTH TMAClass CTMA2500 ft MSLFL245
BUTTERWORTH CTRClass CCTRGND5500 ft MSL
BUTTERWORTH CTRClass CCTRGND5500 ft MSL
KUALA LUMPURSpecial useFIRGNDFL999
KUALA LUMPURSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
KOMTAR817 ft46 ft
Tower A627 ft16 ft
Obstacle423 ft95 ft
Tower B404 ft23 ft
MWE Plaza325 ft39 ft
Menara JKP308 ft36 ft
Obstacle253 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Penang International Airport?

The ICAO code for Penang International Airport is WMKP, and its IATA code is PEN.

Where is Penang International Airport located?

Penang International Airport is large airport located in Penang, Malaysia, at an elevation of 11 ft (3 m).

How many runways does Penang International Airport have?

Penang International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 10,997 ft / 3,352 m.

Which airlines fly to Penang International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Penang International Airport include AirAsia, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Dragonair, among 17 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Penang International Airport?

Historical data lists 20 nonstop destinations from Penang International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Penang International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Penang International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Penang International Airport is approximately 0.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Penang International Airport?

The nearest airport to Penang International Airport is RMAF Butterworth Air Base (BWH), about 12.3 nm to the ne, followed by Taiping (Tekah) Airport and Pengkalan Hulu Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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