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Airports / Malaysia / KBR
Medium airport · KBR
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport.
Kota Baharu, Malaysia · 16 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
2,521 ratings
0
Operators based
16
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Kota Baharu, MalaysiaELEV 16 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
2,521
Google reviews
ratings on Google
16
Field elevation
feet above sea level
39
Nearest alternate
nm to NAW
Field standing
#14 / 29
Malaysia airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 2521 Google ratings , ranked against 29 rated Malaysia fields.
39 nm
To the nearest alternate
Narathiwat Airport (NAW).
Overview
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (WMKC / KBR) is a mid-sized airport serving Kota Baharu, Malaysia. Field elevation is 16 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list KBR as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Narathiwat Airport (NAW, 39 nm), Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG, 68 nm), and Betong International Airport (BTZ, 72 nm). The field has a single 7,874-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from KBR are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from KBR to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“I passed through a spacious baggage claim area and quickly noticed how highly organized the ground transport has become.”
Ben5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“From arrival to exit, the entire experience was flawless, efficient, and welcoming.”
Ben5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
WMKC
IATA
KBR
FAA / Local
WMKC
Elevation
16 ft
Coordinates
6.1669° N · 102.2930° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Malaysia fields
state range 10–3,350 ft
At 16 ft, KBR sits lower than 76% of the 29 Malaysia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,874 ft
- 10/287,874 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,874 ft
KBR's 7,874 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.
- 39nmNAWNarathiwat Airport
- 68nmTGGSultan Mahmud AirportKuala Terengganu
- 72nmBTZBetong International AirportBetong
- 77nmPANPattani Airport
- 113nmAORSultan Abdul Halim AirportAlor Satar
- 118nmSGZSongkhla Airport
Location
Open the full mapWMKC · Sultan Ismail Petra Airport · Kota Baharu, Malaysia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KBR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,582 nm | 13h 23m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,812 nm | 13h 55m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,818 nm | 16h 15m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 7,183 nm | 17h 6m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,323 nm | 17h 26m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 7,415 nm | 17h 39m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 7,457 nm | 17h 45m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,510 nm | 17h 52m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KBR?
- Sultan Ismail Petra Airport's longest paved runway is 7,874 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 KBR?
- Sultan Ismail Petra Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,874 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KBR?
- The closest alternate is Narathiwat Airport (NAW), about 39 nm away, followed by Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) at 68 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KBR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 23m (5,582 nm), Honolulu about 13h 55m (5,812 nm), Seattle about 16h 15m (6,818 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.