Mukah Airport (WBGK)
Medium airport · Mukah, Sarawak, Malaysia
Airport data
| Name | Mukah Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WBGK |
| IATA | MKM |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 2°52'55" E 112°2'36" 2.88194, 112.04333 |
| Location | Mukah, Sarawak, Malaysia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Mukah Airport at a glance
Mukah Airport is a medium airport in Mukah, Sarawak, Malaysia, known to airline systems as MKM. The field elevation of 20 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WBGK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WBGK shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Mukah Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sibu Airport | WBGS | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Bintulu Airport | WBGB | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Kuching International Airport | WBGG | 244 km (132 NM) |
| Pangsuma Airport | WIOP | 249 km (134 NM) |
| Miri Airport | WBGR | 269 km (145 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mukah Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 20 ft field elevation of Mukah Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 29 airports and airfields we list for Malaysia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Mukah Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mukah Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mukah Airport is WBGK, and its IATA code is MKM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mukah Airport above sea level?
Mukah Airport sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mukah Airport located?
The airport lies at 2.8819, 112.0433 — in Mukah, Sarawak, Malaysia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sibu Airport, about 69 km away.
Does WBGK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WBGK appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Mukah Airport?
Mukah Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.