Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (WMKC)
Medium airport · Kota Baharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
Airport data
| Name | Sultan Ismail Petra Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WMKC |
| IATA | KBR |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 6°10'1" E 102°17'35" 6.16685, 102.29300 |
| Location | Kota Baharu, Kelantan, Malaysia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport at a glance
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is a medium airport in Kota Baharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, known to airline systems as KBR. The field elevation of 16 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WMKC 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, 10/28, offers 7,874 ft (2400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WMKC 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 Ismail Petra Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Narathiwat Airport | VTSC | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Sultan Mahmud Airport | WMKN | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Betong International Airport | VTSY | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Pattani Airport | VTSK | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Sultan Abdul Halim Airport | WMKA | 210 km (113 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 16 ft field elevation of Sultan Ismail Petra 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 Ismail Petra Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sultan Ismail Petra Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is WMKC, and its IATA code is KBR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport above sea level?
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport sits at an elevation of 16 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 Ismail Petra Airport located?
The airport lies at 6.1669, 102.2930 — in Kota Baharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Narathiwat Airport, about 72 km away.
Does WMKC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WMKC 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 Ismail Petra Airport?
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m) with a ASP surface.