Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR): Codes, Runways & Location
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (IATA: KBR · ICAO: WMKC) is a medium-sized airport serving Kota Baharu, Malaysia. It lies at 6.1669° N, 102.2930° E, 16 ft (5 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kota Baharu in Malaysia. It is identified by the IATA code KBR and the ICAO code WMKC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2400 m (7874 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 16 ft (5 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Narathiwat Airport (NAW) about 72 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 ≈ 2,400 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
Where is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport located?
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is located in Kota Baharu, Malaysia. Its coordinates are 6.1669° N, 102.2930° E.
What is the airport code for Sultan Ismail Petra Airport?
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport has an IATA code of KBR and an ICAO code of WMKC.
How long is the runway at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport?
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport's longest runway is about 2400 m (7874 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Sultan Ismail Petra Airport have?
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport a major airport?
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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