Kerteh Airport (WMKE)
Medium airport · Kerteh, Terengganu, Malaysia
Airport data
| Name | Kerteh Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WMKE |
| IATA | KTE |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 4°32'14" E 103°25'37" 4.53722, 103.42700 |
| Location | Kerteh, Terengganu, Malaysia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,446 ft (1355 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kerteh Airport at a glance
Kerteh Airport is a medium airport in Kerteh, Terengganu, Malaysia, known to airline systems as KTE. The field elevation of 18 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WMKE are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 16/34, offers 4,446 ft (1355 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WMKE 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 Kerteh Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kuantan Airport | WMKD | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Sultan Mahmud Airport | WMKN | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Tioman Airport | WMBT | 208 km (112 NM) |
| Sultan Ismail Petra Airport | WMKC | 220 km (119 NM) |
| Sultan Azlan Shah Airport | WMKI | 259 km (140 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kerteh Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 18 ft field elevation of Kerteh 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 Kerteh Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kerteh Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kerteh Airport is WMKE, and its IATA code is KTE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kerteh Airport above sea level?
Kerteh Airport sits at an elevation of 18 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 Kerteh Airport located?
The airport lies at 4.5372, 103.4270 — in Kerteh, Terengganu, Malaysia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kuantan Airport, about 88 km away.
Does WMKE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WMKE 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 Kerteh Airport?
Kerteh Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 4,446 ft (1355 m) with a ASP surface.