International hub · Penang, Malaysia

Penang International

WMKPPEN
Elevation
11 ft
Coordinates
5°18′N 100°17′E
Local time
Asia/Kuala Lumpur

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Field information

WMKP runways, fuel & airport data

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

Penang International (WMKP/PEN) has one runway, 04/22, 10,997 ft (3,352 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: PETRONAS: 2200-1400Z; SHELL: 2100-15. Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at WMKP, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Asia/Kuala Lumpur

  • Country

    Malaysia

    MY

  • Municipality

    Penang

  • Elevation

    11 ft

  • Position

    5.2963, 100.2762

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Operating hours

    PETRONAS: 2200-1400Z; SHELL: 2100-15

  • Slots

    Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · WMKP

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
04/2210,997 ft (3,352 m)150 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at WMKP.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Penang International (WMKP / PEN) in Penang, Malaysia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. WMKP is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at WMKP

  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 WMKP

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at WMKP

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to WMKP

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for WMKP: 5° 17′ 47″ N 100° 16′ 34″ E; elevation 11 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Penang

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at WMKP

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

Location

Where WMKP sits in the network

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