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Airports / Malaysia / SZB
Large airport · SZB
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport.
Subang, Malaysia · 90 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
3,087 ratings
0
Operators based
90
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Subang, MalaysiaELEV 90 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
3,087
Google reviews
ratings on Google
90
Field elevation
feet above sea level
25
Nearest alternate
nm to KUL
Field standing
#13 / 29
Malaysia airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 3087 Google ratings , ranked against 29 rated Malaysia fields.
25 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
Overview
Located in Subang, Malaysia, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (WMSA / SZB) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 90 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list SZB as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, 25 nm), Malacca International Airport (MKZ, 67 nm), and Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH, 91 nm). The field has a single 12,401-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from SZB are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Subang SkyPark and Subang Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from SZB to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Firefly the main user are efficient and a cheaper alternative to flying Malaysian out of KLIA.”
Nazirah Barkat Ali5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
WMSA
IATA
SZB
FAA / Local
WMSA
Elevation
90 ft
Coordinates
3.1306° N · 101.5490° 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 90 ft, SZB sits higher than 72% of the 29 Malaysia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 12,401 ft
- 15/3312,401 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,401 ft
SZB's 12,401 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.
- 25nmKULKuala Lumpur International AirportSepang
- 67nmMKZMalacca International AirportMalacca
- 91nmIPHSultan Azlan Shah AirportIpoh
- 92nmDUMPinang Kampai AirportDumai
- 107nmKUAKuantan AirportKuantan
- 124nmWMAPKluang AirportKluang
Location
Open the full mapWMSA · Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport · Subang, Malaysia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SZB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,764 nm | 13h 48m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,922 nm | 14h 10m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,996 nm | 16h 40m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 7,351 nm | 17h 30m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,505 nm | 17h 51m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 7,594 nm | 18h 4m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 7,624 nm | 18h 8m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,682 nm | 18h 16m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SZB?
- Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,401 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 SZB?
- Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 12,401 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SZB?
- The closest alternate is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), about 25 nm away, followed by Malacca International Airport (MKZ) at 67 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SZB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 48m (5,764 nm), Honolulu about 14h 10m (5,922 nm), Seattle about 16h 40m (6,996 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.