RMAF Butterworth Air Base (BWH): Codes, Runways & Location
RMAF Butterworth Air Base (IATA: BWH · ICAO: WMKB) is a medium-sized airport serving Butterworth, Malaysia. It lies at 5.4659° N, 100.3910° E, 11 ft (3 m) above sea level.
Overview of RMAF Butterworth Air Base
RMAF Butterworth Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Butterworth in Malaysia. It is identified by the IATA code BWH and the ICAO code WMKB. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
RMAF Butterworth Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2438 m (8000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, 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 Penang International Airport (PEN) 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 ≈ 2,438 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about RMAF Butterworth Air Base
Where is RMAF Butterworth Air Base located?
RMAF Butterworth Air Base is located in Butterworth, Malaysia. Its coordinates are 5.4659° N, 100.3910° E.
What is the airport code for RMAF Butterworth Air Base?
RMAF Butterworth Air Base has an IATA code of BWH and an ICAO code of WMKB.
How long is the runway at RMAF Butterworth Air Base?
RMAF Butterworth Air Base's longest runway is about 2438 m (8000 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does RMAF Butterworth Air Base have?
RMAF Butterworth Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is RMAF Butterworth Air Base a major airport?
RMAF Butterworth Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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