Regional airport · Butterworth, Malaysia

Butterworth AB

WMKBBWH
Elevation
11 ft
Coordinates
5°28′N 100°23′E
Local time
Asia/Kuala Lumpur

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Field information

WMKB runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Butterworth AB (WMKB/BWH) has one runway, 18/36, 8,000 ft (2,438 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at WMKB, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    Asia/Kuala Lumpur

  • Country

    Malaysia

    MY

  • Municipality

    Butterworth

  • Elevation

    11 ft

  • Position

    5.4659, 100.3910

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    No fuel available

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 8

  • Access

    Prior permission required (PPR)

Runways · WMKB

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
18/368,000 ft (2,438 m)150 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at WMKB.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Butterworth AB (WMKB / BWH) in Butterworth, Malaysia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. WMKB is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at WMKB

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Malaysia

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Malaysia. Applicable permit lead times for Malaysia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Malaysia are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at WMKB

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at WMKB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at WMKB

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at WMKB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to WMKB

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for WMKB: 5° 27′ 57″ N 100° 23′ 28″ E; elevation 11 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Butterworth

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Butterworth. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at WMKB.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at WMKB

    Support for freighter operations into WMKB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where WMKB sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Butterworth AB — one desk for the whole trip.

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