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Airports / Malaysia / LGK
Large airport · LGK
Langkawi International Airport.
Langkawi, Malaysia · 29 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
5,001 ratings
0
Operators based
29
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Langkawi, MalaysiaELEV 29 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
5,001
Google reviews
ratings on Google
29
Field elevation
feet above sea level
41
Nearest alternate
nm to AOR
Field standing
#4 / 29
Malaysia airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 5001 Google ratings , ranked against 29 rated Malaysia fields.
41 nm
To the nearest alternate
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR).
Overview
Langkawi International Airport (WMKL / LGK) sits in Langkawi, Malaysia, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 29 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
LGK has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR, 41 nm), Hat Yai International Airport (HDY, 54 nm), and RMAF Butterworth Air Base (BWH, 65 nm). LGK offers a single 12,500-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of LGK vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from LGK, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Landing at Langkawi International Airport already sets the tone for the trip relaxed, easy, and very island vibes.”
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2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Staff were helpful and polite, and the whole process from landing to exit felt smooth and stress-free.”
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Field capability
ICAO
WMKL
IATA
LGK
FAA / Local
WMKL
Elevation
29 ft
Coordinates
6.3297° N · 99.7287° 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 29 ft, LGK sits lower than 62% of the 29 Malaysia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 12,500 ft
- 03/2112,500 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,500 ft
LGK's 12,500 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.
- 41nmAORSultan Abdul Halim AirportAlor Satar
- 54nmHDYHat Yai International AirportHat Yai
- 65nmBWHRMAF Butterworth Air BaseButterworth
- 70nmPENPenang International AirportPenang
- 71nmTSTTrang AirportTrang
- 73nmSGZSongkhla Airport
Location
Open the full mapWMKL · Langkawi International Airport · Langkawi, Malaysia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LGK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,643 nm | 13h 31m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,949 nm | 14h 14m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,887 nm | 16h 25m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 7,272 nm | 17h 19m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,383 nm | 17h 34m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 7,482 nm | 17h 48m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 7,548 nm | 17h 57m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,592 nm | 18h 3m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LGK?
- Langkawi International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,500 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 LGK?
- Langkawi International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 12,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LGK?
- The closest alternate is Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR), about 41 nm away, followed by Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) at 54 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LGK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 31m (5,643 nm), Honolulu about 14h 14m (5,949 nm), Seattle about 16h 25m (6,887 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.