Kuching International Airport (KCH): Codes, Runways & Location
Kuching International Airport (IATA: KCH · ICAO: WBGG) is a large airport serving Kuching, Malaysia. It lies at 1.4874° N, 110.3529° E, 89 ft (27 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kuching International Airport
Kuching International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Kuching in Malaysia. It is identified by the IATA code KCH and the ICAO code WBGG. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kuching International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3780 m (12402 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 89 ft (27 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sematan Airport (BSE) about 75 km away.
Live weather · Open-Meteo
Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,780 m — A380 / 747 capable
Explore more airports in Malaysia
Kuching International Airport (KCH) is one of many airports in Malaysia. Browse the full list to compare runways, codes and locations across the country.
Seaports near Kuching International Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Kuching International Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kuching International Airport
Where is Kuching International Airport located?
Kuching International Airport is located in Kuching, Malaysia. Its coordinates are 1.4874° N, 110.3529° E.
What is the airport code for Kuching International Airport?
Kuching International Airport has an IATA code of KCH and an ICAO code of WBGG.
How long is the runway at Kuching International Airport?
Kuching International Airport's longest runway is about 3780 m (12402 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Kuching International Airport have?
Kuching International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kuching International Airport a major airport?
Kuching International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Kuching International Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →