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Airports / Malaysia / KCH
Large airport · KCH
Kuching International Airport.
Kuching, Malaysia · 89 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
5,365 ratings
0
Operators based
89
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Kuching, MalaysiaELEV 89 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
5,365
Google reviews
ratings on Google
89
Field elevation
feet above sea level
108
Nearest alternate
nm to SBW
Field standing
#6 / 29
Malaysia airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 5365 Google ratings , ranked against 29 rated Malaysia fields.
108 nm
To the nearest alternate
Sibu Airport (SBW).
Overview
Kuching International Airport (WBGG / KCH) sits in Kuching, Malaysia, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 89 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into KCH for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Sibu Airport (SBW, 108 nm), Susilo Airport (ID-0341, 109 nm), and Tebelian Airport (SQG, 113 nm). With a single 12,402-foot paved runway, KCH can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from KCH depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Kuching.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airport is very clean.”
Piotr Kalinowski5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“BTW, I have found multiple charging stations - a helpful feature.”
Piotr Kalinowski5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
WBGG
IATA
KCH
FAA / Local
WBGG
Elevation
89 ft
Coordinates
1.4874° N · 110.3529° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Malaysia fields
state range 10–3,350 ft
At 89 ft, KCH sits higher than 69% of the 29 Malaysia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 12,402 ft
- 07/2512,402 ft × 151 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,402 ft
KCH's 12,402 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 108nmSBWSibu AirportSibu
- 109nmID-0341Susilo AirportSintang
- 113nmSQGTebelian AirportSintang
- 114nmPNKSupadio International AirportPontianak
- 132nmMKMMukah AirportMukah
- 138nmNPONanga Pinoh AirportNanga Pinoh-Borneo Island
Location
Open the full mapWBGG · Kuching International Airport · Kuching, Malaysia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KCH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,467 nm | 13h 7m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,604 nm | 13h 26m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,785 nm | 16h 11m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 7,062 nm | 16h 49m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,316 nm | 17h 25m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 7,323 nm | 17h 26m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 7,376 nm | 17h 33m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,411 nm | 17h 38m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KCH?
- Kuching International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,402 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KCH?
- Kuching International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 12,402 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KCH?
- The closest alternate is Sibu Airport (SBW), about 108 nm away, followed by Susilo Airport (ID-0341) at 109 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KCH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 13h 7m (5,467 nm), Anchorage about 13h 26m (5,604 nm), Seattle about 16h 11m (6,785 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.