Sultan Mahmud Airport (WMKN)
Medium airport · Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
Airport data
| Name | Sultan Mahmud Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WMKN |
| IATA | TGG |
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 5°22'58" E 103°6'11" 5.38264, 103.10300 |
| Location | Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 11,417 ft (3480 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sultan Mahmud Airport at a glance
Sultan Mahmud Airport is a medium airport in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia, known to airline systems as TGG. The field elevation of 21 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WMKN 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 11,417 ft (3480 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 WMKN 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 Mahmud Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kerteh Airport | WMKE | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Sultan Ismail Petra Airport | WMKC | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Kuantan Airport | WMKD | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Narathiwat Airport | VTSC | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Betong International Airport | VTSY | 221 km (119 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sultan Mahmud Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 21 ft field elevation of Sultan Mahmud 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 Mahmud Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sultan Mahmud Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sultan Mahmud Airport is WMKN, and its IATA code is TGG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sultan Mahmud Airport above sea level?
Sultan Mahmud Airport sits at an elevation of 21 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 Sultan Mahmud Airport located?
The airport lies at 5.3826, 103.1030 — in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kerteh Airport, about 101 km away.
Does WMKN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WMKN 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 Mahmud Airport?
Sultan Mahmud Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 11,417 ft (3480 m) with a ASP surface.