Langkawi International Airport (WMKL)
Large airport · Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
Airport data
| Name | Langkawi International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WMKL |
| IATA | LGK |
| Elevation | 29 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 6°19'47" E 99°43'43" 6.32973, 99.72870 |
| Location | Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 12,500 ft (3810 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Langkawi International Airport at a glance
Langkawi International Airport is a large airport in Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia, known to airline systems as LGK. The field elevation of 29 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WMKL 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, 03/21, offers 12,500 ft (3810 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WMKL 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 Langkawi International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sultan Abdul Halim Airport | WMKA | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Hat Yai International Airport | VTSS | 99 km (53 NM) |
| RMAF Butterworth Air Base | WMKB | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Penang International Airport | WMKP | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Trang Airport | VTST | 132 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Langkawi International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 29 ft field elevation of Langkawi International 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 Langkawi International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Langkawi International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Langkawi International Airport is WMKL, and its IATA code is LGK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Langkawi International Airport above sea level?
Langkawi International Airport sits at an elevation of 29 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Langkawi International Airport located?
The airport lies at 6.3297, 99.7287 — in Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sultan Abdul Halim Airport, about 76 km away.
Does WMKL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WMKL 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 Langkawi International Airport?
Langkawi International Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 12,500 ft (3810 m) with a ASP surface.