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WMKL

Langkawi International Airport · Langkawi

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
29 ft / 9 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
03/21 · 12,500 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Langkawi International Airport (WMKL), located in Langkawi, Malaysia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 29 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Langkawi International Airport
ICAO / IATA
WMKL / LGK
Municipality
Langkawi
Country
Region
MY-02 — Kedah
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
29 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 03 / 21
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,500 ft / 3,810 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 34° / 214°
RWY 03 (34°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (214°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
119.40 MHz
ATIS ATIS
128.20 MHz
GND GND
121.80 MHz
TWR TWR
118.50 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

WMKA
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
76 km / 41 nm
VTSSILS
Hat Yai International Airport
99 km / 54 nm
WMKB
RMAF Butterworth Air Base
121 km / 65 nm
WMKPILS
Penang International Airport
130 km / 70 nm
VTST
Trang Airport
132 km / 71 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026