Regional airport · Kuantan, Malaysia

Kuantan/Sultan Ahmad Shah

WMKDKUA
Elevation
58 ft
Coordinates
3°47′N 103°13′E
Local time
Asia/Kuala Lumpur

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Field information

WMKD runways, fuel & airport data

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

Kuantan/Sultan Ahmad Shah (WMKD/KUA) has one runway, 18/36, 9,200 ft (2,804 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Operating hours: 2300-1100Z or O/R. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at WMKD, 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

    Kuantan

  • Elevation

    58 ft

  • Position

    3.7754, 103.2090

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 8

  • Operating hours

    2300-1100Z or O/R

  • Access

    Prior permission required (PPR)

Runways · WMKD

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
18/369,200 ft (2,804 m)150 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at WMKD.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kuantan/Sultan Ahmad Shah (WMKD / KUA) in Kuantan, Malaysia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. WMKD 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 WMKD

  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 WMKD

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at WMKD

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to WMKD

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for WMKD: 3° 46′ 31″ N 103° 12′ 32″ E; elevation 58 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Kuantan

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at WMKD

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

Location

Where WMKD sits in the network

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