Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR): Codes, Runways & Location
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (IATA: AOR · ICAO: WMKA) is a medium-sized airport serving Alor Satar, Malaysia. It lies at 6.1897° N, 100.3980° E, 15 ft (5 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Alor Satar in Malaysia. It is identified by the IATA code AOR and the ICAO code WMKA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2745 m (9005 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 15 ft (5 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Langkawi International Airport (LGK) 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 ≈ 2,745 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
Where is Sultan Abdul Halim Airport located?
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is located in Alor Satar, Malaysia. Its coordinates are 6.1897° N, 100.3980° E.
What is the airport code for Sultan Abdul Halim Airport?
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport has an IATA code of AOR and an ICAO code of WMKA.
How long is the runway at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport?
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport's longest runway is about 2745 m (9005 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Sultan Abdul Halim Airport have?
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sultan Abdul Halim Airport a major airport?
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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