5/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Their dedication to customer service and the smooth operation of the airport is truly commendable.”
Rin Othman5★ on Google
Airports / Malaysia / MKZ
Medium airport · MKZ
Malacca International Airport.
Malacca, Malaysia · 35 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
400 ratings
0
Operators based
35
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Malacca, MalaysiaELEV 35 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
400
Google reviews
ratings on Google
35
Field elevation
feet above sea level
43
Nearest alternate
nm to KUL
Field standing
43 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
Overview
Located in Malacca, Malaysia, Malacca International Airport (WMKM / MKZ) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 35 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 MKZ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, 43 nm), Pinang Kampai Airport (DUM, 63 nm), and Kluang Airport (WMAP, 65 nm). With a single 7,005-foot paved runway, MKZ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from MKZ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Batu Berendam. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Malacca.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The airline uses its modern Embraer E190-E2 aircraft for this sector, ensuring a comfortable and efficient journey.”
Sam Liew5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“Despite its small size, the airport handles arrivals and departures smoothly, making it a hassle-free gateway to the historic city of Melaka.”
Sam Liew5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airline uses its modern Embraer E190-E2 aircraft for this sector, ensuring a comfortable and efficient journey.”
Sam Liew5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Malacca International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
WMKM
IATA
MKZ
FAA / Local
WMKM
Elevation
35 ft
Coordinates
2.2656° N · 102.2528° 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 35 ft, MKZ sits lower than 59% of the 29 Malaysia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,005 ft
- 03/217,005 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,005 ft
MKZ's 7,005 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.
- 43nmKULKuala Lumpur International AirportSepang
- 63nmDUMPinang Kampai AirportDumai
- 65nmWMAPKluang AirportKluang
- 67nmSZBSultan Abdul Aziz Shah International AirportSubang
- 93nmJHBSenai International AirportJohor Bahru
- 102nmTGATengah Air BaseWestern Water Catchment
Location
Open the full mapWMKM · Malacca International Airport · Malacca, Malaysia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MKZ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,791 nm | 13h 52m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,902 nm | 14h 8m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 7,018 nm | 16h 43m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 7,362 nm | 17h 31m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,530 nm | 17h 55m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 7,616 nm | 18h 7m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 7,634 nm | 18h 9m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,696 nm | 18h 18m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MKZ?
- Malacca International Airport's longest paved runway is 7,005 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 MKZ?
- Malacca International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,005 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MKZ?
- The closest alternate is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), about 43 nm away, followed by Pinang Kampai Airport (DUM) at 63 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MKZ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 52m (5,791 nm), Honolulu about 14h 8m (5,902 nm), Seattle about 16h 43m (7,018 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.