Langkawi International Airport (LGK): Codes, Runways & Location
Langkawi International Airport (IATA: LGK · ICAO: WMKL) is a large airport serving Langkawi, Malaysia. It lies at 6.3297° N, 99.7287° E, 29 ft (9 m) above sea level.
Overview of Langkawi International Airport
Langkawi International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Langkawi in Malaysia. It is identified by the IATA code LGK and the ICAO code WMKL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Langkawi International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3810 m (12500 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 29 ft (9 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) about 76 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,810 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Langkawi International Airport
Where is Langkawi International Airport located?
Langkawi International Airport is located in Langkawi, Malaysia. Its coordinates are 6.3297° N, 99.7287° E.
What is the airport code for Langkawi International Airport?
Langkawi International Airport has an IATA code of LGK and an ICAO code of WMKL.
How long is the runway at Langkawi International Airport?
Langkawi International Airport's longest runway is about 3810 m (12500 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Langkawi International Airport have?
Langkawi International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Langkawi International Airport a major airport?
Langkawi International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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