Penang International Airport (PEN): Codes, Runways & Location
Penang International Airport (IATA: PEN · ICAO: WMKP) is a large airport serving Penang, Malaysia. It lies at 5.2963° N, 100.2762° E, 11 ft (3 m) above sea level.
Overview of Penang International Airport
Penang International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Penang in Malaysia. It is identified by the IATA code PEN and the ICAO code WMKP. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Penang International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3352 m (10997 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 11 ft (3 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being RMAF Butterworth Air Base (BWH) about 23 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 ≈ 3,352 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Penang International Airport
Where is Penang International Airport located?
Penang International Airport is located in Penang, Malaysia. Its coordinates are 5.2963° N, 100.2762° E.
What is the airport code for Penang International Airport?
Penang International Airport has an IATA code of PEN and an ICAO code of WMKP.
How long is the runway at Penang International Airport?
Penang International Airport's longest runway is about 3352 m (10997 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Penang International Airport have?
Penang International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Penang International Airport a major airport?
Penang International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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