Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (WMKA)
Medium airport · Alor Satar, Kedah, Malaysia
Airport data
| Name | Sultan Abdul Halim Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WMKA |
| IATA | AOR |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 6°11'23" E 100°23'53" 6.18967, 100.39800 |
| Location | Alor Satar, Kedah, Malaysia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9,005 ft (2745 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport at a glance
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is a medium airport in Alor Satar, Kedah, Malaysia, known to airline systems as AOR. The field elevation of 15 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WMKA 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, 04/22, offers 9,005 ft (2745 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WMKA 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 Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langkawi International Airport | WMKL | 76 km (41 NM) |
| RMAF Butterworth Air Base | WMKB | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Hat Yai International Airport | VTSS | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Betong International Airport | VTSY | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Penang International Airport | WMKP | 100 km (54 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 15 ft field elevation of Sultan Abdul Halim 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 Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sultan Abdul Halim Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is WMKA, and its IATA code is AOR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sultan Abdul Halim Airport above sea level?
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sultan Abdul Halim Airport located?
The airport lies at 6.1897, 100.3980 — in Alor Satar, Kedah, Malaysia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Langkawi International Airport, about 76 km away.
Does WMKA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WMKA 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 Sultan Abdul Halim Airport?
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 9,005 ft (2745 m) with a ASP surface.